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David Dicker has sold down yet more shares.

David Dicker divorce benefits his own short-sellers

In the Rich Lister’s latest divorce-led block trade of Dicker Data stocks, the investors betting against the company apparently picked up the shares.

February

The big question in Annie and Mike Cannon-Brookes’ split is how Mike’s estimated $22 billion of Atlassian shares will be divided.

Court case highlights $31b at stake in Cannon-Brookes marriage split

With an estimated fortune of $31 billion on the line, there’s more to the wealth of Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes than Atlassian shares.

January

If they can bear it, staying under the same roof makes good financial sense for divorcing couples - as well as providing stability for children.

We’re divorced – but we still live in the same house

If a couple can move beyond bitterness and learn the art of empathic communication, a no-split divorce might be an option. It certainly makes good financial sense.

December 2024

While some assets are easy to value, others can be more subjective and require the specialist skills of a forensic accountant.

‘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.

November 2024

JustFund came fifth in the Australian Financial Review’s Fast Starters list for 2024.

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.

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September 2024

Money Coach Dionne Lee on the Gold Coast.

‘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.

May 2024

Forget emotional tirades – focus on getting a decent settlement and moving on with your life.

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.

April 2024

Couples often lose their way.

How spotting burnout in your relationship could save it

Too exhausted to cuddle? Irritated by your partner? You could be experiencing a relationship burnout.

Joe Darling and Jane Needham opted for a “collaborative” divorce.

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.

Emily Ratajkowski and her divorce rings, designed by jeweller Alison Chemla.

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.

March 2024

AFR

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.

February 2024

Vladimir Potanin’s ex-wife is seeking half of the value of his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.

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.

December 2023

AFR

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.

October 2023

Vladimir Potanin’s ex-wife is seeking half of the value of his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.

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.

August 2023

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.

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July 2023

Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and his wife Annie.

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.

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.

May 2023

Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin.

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.

February 2023

Generic pic of a family fight, parents fighting, domestic violence.

Time’s up for ‘equal rights’ in court custody battles

The government has called time on the “shared responsibility” test for child custody battles.

November 2022

AF Legal’s Grant Dearlove.

AF Legal divorces itself from reality

What on earth is going on at Australia’s largest aspiring family law firm roll-up?

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