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