May 2026

Separation under one roof is when a couple genuinely ends their relationship but continues living in the same home. In Western Australia, this arrangement is legally recognised, and the required 12-month separation period for divorce can still apply even if neither party has moved out. This situation is far more common than many people realise. […]

Imagine your business partner pulls you aside one afternoon, saying they want out. No warning, no clear plan; just a conversation that turns your working week upside down. You’re left asking: What happens to the business? What are they entitled to? And what are you liable for? This is not an unusual situation. Partnership exit