Assumption: "We wrote our own agreement, so we're sorted."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
Separating couples who reach an agreement between themselves, sometimes in writing, often believe this is enough to finalise their finances.
Court Reality
An informal agreement is not the same as a court-approved financial order and does not by itself achieve a clean break. Without an order, either party can bring a financial claim later, sometimes years afterward, even where they believed the matter was settled.
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The Gap?
"We wrote our own agreement, so we're sorted."
Court Reality
An informal agreement is not the same as a court-approved financial order and does not by itself achieve a clean break. Without an order, either party can bring a financial claim later, sometimes years afterward, even where they believed the matter was settled.
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