Support is available if a relationship ends for whatever reason and you need help to move on financially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/a><\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The end of a relationship can be tough, and having to worry about finances can make it even worse. In fact, some people can feel pressure to stay in a bad relationship if they think that they will struggle financially on their own. Some support may be available to help you with the financial impacts of ending a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve compiled information below on what to consider, managing your finances, and the support services available to you that could help make the process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can feel overwhelming when you\u2019re trying to re-establish life on your own terms. The following things to think about are useful starting points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may find Moneysmart\u2019s divorce and separation financial checklist<\/a> useful too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Australian Government provides income <\/strong>support payments through Centrelink. You can use this tool<\/a> to learn about your eligibility for payments, including assistance for people ending relationships. <\/strong>or go to Services Australia<\/a> to learn more about the services and support they offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people find dealing with Centrelink difficult. Applying for payments can be confusing. Most payments are set too low and have overly strict requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 📌 See our dealing with Centrelink<\/a> page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s usually considered fair that assets are shared between partners after a separation. That said, dividing things can be a source of conflict, even when the people involved are on good terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like to know what rights you might have? It\u2019s a complicated area. Even if you earn little or no money, or the assets aren\u2019t in your name, you may still have rights to them in a separation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about dividing assets at Family Relationships Online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You are not usually responsible for another person\u2019s debt, but if you have any joint contracts of businesses that have debt, you are usually jointly responsible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d like to find out more, have a read of the Financial Rights Legal Centre factsheet on separations and debt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 📌 See our loans and debt<\/a> page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Child support payments mean that someone who is not living with their child still financially supports them. These payments can be an agreement between parents or set up and managed through Services Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit Services Australia<\/a> to learn more about child support payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As breakups are often a time of conflict, you might want to seek support to resolve disputes, especially over finances. The Australian Government\u2019s Family Dispute Resolution Register<\/a> can help you find an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner that provides services in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Services on this register are with either a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to take care of yourself first and foremost. If things become overwhelming, you might want to talk to someone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThings to think about <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dividing assets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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