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Brite Legal Family Law, Wills & Estates Lawyers We help South Australian's facing separation, custody issues or future planning to protect their family with clarity, compassion & certainty.

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15/10/2026

✨Shannon✨

Our Legal Administrator

14/10/2026

“My name isn't on the house, but I've lived there for years. Where does that leave me?” 🏠

It's a worry that can come up when a relationship ends, especially if the family home has always been in one person's name.

But here's something important to know:
The name on the house title doesn't automatically determine who gets what in a property settlement.

Even if the house is only in your former partner's name, it can still be considered as part of the overall property settlement.

And it's not just about who bought the house or paid the mortgage.

Contributions made throughout the relationship, including caring for children, looking after the home and financial contributions, can all be relevant.

Here's the part people sometimes overlook:

You don't necessarily need to have your name on the house title to have an interest in how it's dealt with when you separate.

That doesn't mean you're automatically entitled to half the house, either.

A property settlement involves looking at the bigger picture.

Separating can bring up a lot of questions you never thought you'd need to ask.

Follow Brite Legal as we break down common property settlement questions into simple, everyday language.

General information only. This is not legal advice.

📞08 8721 2200
🌐www.britelegal.com.au

You want to look after your partner.You also want your children’s inheritance protected.Will your estate plan do both?Fo...
14/10/2026

You want to look after your partner.
You also want your children’s inheritance protected.

Will your estate plan do both?

For blended families, leaving everything to a partner and trusting it will eventually reach the children may leave important questions unanswered.

Who could stay in the family home?
What would your children receive, and when?
Does your Will cover the assets you expect it to?

Our latest blog explores what needs extra thought when planning for a partner, children from previous relationships and stepchildren.

Every family is different. Your estate plan should reflect yours.

☀️ Read: Estate Planning for Blended Families: What needs extra thought? to understand the questions worth asking.
https://www.britelegal.com.au/blog/estate-planning-blended-families-sa

12/10/2026

✨Jo✨

Our Operations Manager

I haven’t earned an income for years. What happens now we’re separating?If you’ve spent years caring for the children an...
11/10/2026

I haven’t earned an income for years.

What happens now we’re separating?

If you’ve spent years caring for the children and home while your partner earned the income, it’s understandable to wonder what that means for you when you separate.

When working through a property settlement, contributions aren't only about who brought home the pay.

Caring for children, looking after the home and other non-financial contributions can also be relevant.

Not every contribution to a family comes with a payslip.

So, earning little or no income during the relationship doesn't automatically mean you contributed less.

There’s more to consider when working out a property settlement, and every family’s circumstances are different.

If this is something you’re worried about as you separate, Brite Legal can help you understand where you stand.

☀️ General information only. This is not legal advice.

📞 08 8721 2200
🌐 www.britelegal.com.au
🔗 Free 15 min Strategy Call booking link https://britelegal.as.me/strategycallfamilylaw

08/10/2026

Your family shouldn’t have to guess what you would have wanted.

Estate planning isn't only about deciding who receives your assets after you die.

It's also an opportunity to think about some important questions.

Who would you want to look after your estate?

What would you want to happen to the things you leave behind?

And who would you trust to make important decisions for you if you were unable to make them yourself?

These aren't always comfortable conversations to have.

But putting your wishes in place can provide valuable clarity for you and the people you care about.

Estate planning is about making important decisions while they're still yours to make.

If you're unsure what you should have in place, Brite Legal can help make the process feel simpler.

Get in touch with our team

📞08 8721 2200
🌐www.britelegal.com.au

☀️General information only. This is not legal advice.

Been separated for a while but still haven’t sorted out your property settlement?You may not have left it too late but t...
06/10/2026

Been separated for a while but still haven’t sorted out your property settlement?

You may not have left it too late but there are some important time limits to be aware of.

If you were married, the usual time limit for applying to the Court for property orders is 12 months after your divorce becomes final.

If you were in a de facto relationship, the usual time limit is two years from the breakdown of the relationship.

And an important point people sometimes miss: separation and divorce aren't the same thing.

If you were married but haven't divorced, the 12-month period after divorce becoming final hasn't started simply because you've been separated for a long time.

If a time limit has already passed, that doesn't necessarily mean there is nothing you can do, but you may need the Court's permission to proceed.

So if your property settlement has been sitting on the “we’ll sort that out later” list, it may be worth finding out where you stand.

Brite Legal can help you understand the next steps for your circumstances.

General information only. This is not legal advice.

📞 08 8721 2200
🌐 www.britelegal.com.au
🔗 Free 15 min stratgey call -https://britelegal.as.me/strategycallfamilylaw

You’ve updated your life. Have you updated your Will?A new baby. A separation. A home purchase.Or a change in who you wo...
05/10/2026

You’ve updated your life. Have you updated your Will?

A new baby. A separation. A home purchase.
Or a change in who you would trust to make decisions for you.

The estate plan you made years ago may deserve another look.

Our latest blog explains when to review your Will and estate plan, what to check, and why a review doesn’t always mean starting again.

A little clarity now can help you plan for the people who matter most.

☀️ Read “When Should You Review Your Will in South Australia? here: https://www.britelegal.com.au/blog/when-to-review-your-will

Public Holiday Closure 🌿Brite Legal will be closed on Monday, 5 October 2026 for the Labour Day public holiday.Our team ...
04/10/2026

Public Holiday Closure 🌿

Brite Legal will be closed on Monday, 5 October 2026 for the Labour Day public holiday.

Our team will return on Tuesday, 6 October.

If you’d like to organise an appointment, you can still make an enquiry or book using the links below:

Family Law : https://britelegal.as.me/strategycallfamilylaw
Estate Planning : https://britelegal.as.me/estateplanningenquiry
Estate Administration : https://britelegal.as.me/estateadministrationenquiry

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

01/10/2026

✨ Zara one of our Paralegals ✨

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