The Quiz-Start Step 1 of 25 4% YOUR CURRENT SITUATION These questions will help us to give you the right roadmap based on your scenarioAt what stage of separation are you?*I'm thinking about separating from my partnerMy partner and I are talking about separatingMy partner and I have separated How long have you and your partner been living together in a relationship?*Less than 10 yearsMore than 10 years Do you need to make financial arrangements for children in your separation agreement?*Yes - we have dependent childrenMaybe- we have adult children and may need to consider them (insurance, education, etc)No - we have adult children but don't need to make financial provision for themNo kids together Do you need care and living arrangements?*Not agreed yet - would like assistance in this areaWe have a childcare agreement and would like to make it officialNot sure There are five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. What stage do you think you are at?*Denial— eg. "this isn't happening"Anger— eg. "how can they do this to me? Why can't anything work out for me?"Bargaining—eg. "things can or will be different if…"Depression—eg. "nothing will ever be right now"Acceptance—eg. "I'm ready to let go and move forward" Where do you feel your partner is at in the grief cycle?*Denial— eg. "this isn't happening"Anger— eg. "how can they do this to me? Why can't anything work out for me?"Bargaining—eg. "things can or will be different if…"Depression—eg. "nothing will ever be right now"Acceptance—eg. "I'm ready to let go and move forward" Have you and your partner been to couples' counselling?*YesI want to but my partner doesn'tMy partner wants to but I don'tNo Have you received advice from a family lawyer as yet?*YesNo Has your partner received advice from a family lawyer as yet?*YesNoI'm not sure THINGS TO CONSIDER These next questions relate to the financial aspects of your separation Do you understand the different options you have in making your separation agreement official?*YesNoNot sure - would like information on this! Are you clear on your personal needs, priorities and goals—what you need out of a financial settlement and why?*Yes, I'm very clearSort ofNo, I haven't thought that far aheadNo, I have no idea Have you begun preparing any agreement paperwork yet?*YesNo Which one of these best describes where you are at?*We have an agreement and want to make it legalWe've decided on some of 'who is keeping what' but we're stuck on some areasOur finances are complicated (multiple properties, disparity in super and income) and we don't know how to come to an agreement that will work for both of usHaven't been able to discuss any formal / informal arrangementsWe don't have a separation agreement at all Which of the following areas would you benefit from assistance with?* Select All How to determine who is keeping what (the financial split) How to split super What to do with real estate property and mortgages Pros and cons of joint versus one on one engagement with Separate Together Do you have a list of all the assets, debts and super you and your partner own or have - separately and jointly?*YesNoHave parts but not the whole picture These questions relate to options you have to create an amicable separation with your partner via joint or one-on-one engagement Do you feel that you and your partner are capable of working together to finalise your separation?*YesNoI'm not sure Have you ever had concerns for your personal safety with your partner or vice versa?*YesNo How would you describe your relationship with your partner now?*We're fairly amicable, friendly evenWe're civil or indifferent to one anotherWe tolerate one another at bestWe rarely speak to each other, if at all How important is to to you to separate amicably?*100% committed, I don't want to go to court at allI'd prefer to avoid court if my partner and I can reach a separation agreement togetherGiven my situation, I can't see how we can avoid going to courtI'd prefer to go to court than work with my partner What's the biggest reason you are keen to separate amicably? (Select all that apply)* Select All To save a lot of money and complications for both of us To protect the children and maintain a good parenting relationship Because I want to work together on what's right for both of us To avoid complications and move on as fast as possible Please fill in your details to receive your personalised roadmap.Name* First Email*Where should we send your report? Phone*Where do you live?*ACTNSWQLDVICSANTTASOtherSubscribe to our VIP newsletter!* Yes please No thanks Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need to KnowWould you like to receive information about how COVID-19 is relevant to your family unit and finances when thinking about or going through separation?*Yes pleaseNo thank you