This Month
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
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
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
‘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
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.
September 2024
‘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
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
How spotting burnout in your relationship could save it
Too exhausted to cuddle? Irritated by your partner? You could be experiencing a relationship burnout.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
July 2023
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 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
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 divorces itself from reality
What on earth is going on at Australia’s largest aspiring family law firm roll-up?