This Month
‘So many zeros’: Why wealthy divorces are so complex
At the centre of every split is the question of how to divide assets. But the more money that is involved, the more complicated the task tends to be.
- Michelle Bowes
November
The start-ups challenging big banks on loans and payments
These top 5 fintechs on the Fast Starters list have found gaps in the market where the big banks fear to tread.
- Amelia McGuire
September
‘I gave my husband almost everything in our divorce’
Dionne Lee was sure she could rebuild her financial life after divorce, but most people aren’t so confident. If that’s you, this guide will help.
- Alexandra Cain
May
How do I avoid a messy, hostile divorce?
Don’t hire a bulldog lawyer and or make any sudden moves with your finances, lawyers say.
- Penny Wise
April
How spotting burnout in your relationship could save it
Too exhausted to cuddle? Irritated by your partner? You could be experiencing a relationship burnout.
- Sam Delaney
This increasingly popular divorce strategy can save money and tears
Jane Needham and Joe Darling wanted their divorce to be kind on their children and each other.
- Duncan Hughes
Why ‘divorce rings’ are going viral
The trend of such jewellery, embraced primarily by women, is about breathing life into one’s marriage bands after a split.
- Allison Duncan
March
It’s divorce season. This is what to do about money
The end of summer holidays and return to work is a peak period for couples to reassess their marriage. Here are 10 financial and tax issues to keep in mind.
- Duncan Hughes
February
Russia’s richest man pushes on with $13b divorce fight
A British legal dispute between Vladimir Potanin and his ex-wife over a multi-billion dollar share of his mining assets is set to continue in one of the world’s largest divorces.
- Jonathan Browning
December 2023
10 ways to stop ‘silver divorce’ destroying your wealth
Older couples are increasingly calling it quits. These are the issues to consider before breaking the knot.
- Duncan Hughes
October 2023
Russia’s richest man is trying to dodge a huge divorce claim
Natalia Potanina’s lawyers have estimated her claim against Vladimir Potanin in the UK courts could potentially be as much as $US9 billion.
- Jonathan Browning
August 2023
- Opinion
- Opinion
How the financial toll of divorce gets uglier through the years
The most detrimental financial consequences of separation occur many years into the future, especially as retirement looms. That’s why choosing the right life partner can be your best financial decision.
- Tim Mackay
July 2023
- Exclusive
- Rich Listers
Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes to separate
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and wife Annie have become the second billionaire couple to split in recent weeks.
- Primrose Riordan
- Exclusive
- Rich Listers
Andrew and Nicola Forrest to pursue separate lives
Australia’s richest couple has separated but insist that they are aligned on the future direction of Fortescue as well as their charity, Minderoo Foundation.
- Peter Ker and Brad Thompson
May 2023
Finnish PM Sanna Marin announces divorce
Ms Marin is considered by fans around the globe as a millennial role model for progressive new leaders. She is set to step down as prime minister after her defeat in elections.
- James Crisp
February 2023
Time’s up for ‘equal rights’ in court custody battles
The government has called time on the “shared responsibility” test for child custody battles.
- Michael Pelly
November 2022
AF Legal divorces itself from reality
What on earth is going on at Australia’s largest aspiring family law firm roll-up?
- Michael Roddan
September 2022
Red flags to show your relationship has money troubles
One partner may have much more control over the finances, either deliberately or due to the other person’s lack of interest. Here’s how to restore the balance.
- Lucy Dean
My ex wants to take my super, what can I do?
If there is a power imbalance where one person controls the fund and breaks the rules, both trustees can be fined.
- John Wasiliev
July 2022
Rupert Murdoch sent Jerry Hall email to say marriage was at an end
The former supermodel filed for divorce from her billionaire husband on Friday, citing “irreconcilable differences,” six years after the pair married.
- David Millward
