You are divorced, so surely the finances are settled? Not quite. What you buy now could still be divided.

They sound similar, but only one is enforceable if the other parent stops cooperating. Here is how separated parents can choose the right path.

When parents separate, they can formalise arrangements for their children through a Parenting Plan or Consent Orders. They are not the same thing, and choosing the wrong one for your circumstances can cause problems later.

Since June 2025, full financial disclosure in family law matters is a statutory duty under the Family Law Act. Here is what that means, what you are required to share, and what happens if you do not.