Keeping Property Separate, does not Always Prevent a Property Settlement
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Separation of property and finances during a relationship will add strong weight to an argument that there should be no alteration of interest in property, but will it stop a property settlement?
I’VE BEEN SERVED WITH A PROTECTION ORDER – WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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When a Protection Order Application is taken out by your ex-spouse, they are making allegations that you have committed domestic violence against him or her and / or you have threatened to commit domestic violence; and they seeking an Order for protection against you.