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Property stories from different marriages.

These fictional stories show how people might work through the questions. They do not prescribe your outcome.

How to use these stories
  1. Read the situation that feels most familiar.
  2. Notice the information and questions used.
  3. Take useful questions into your own discussion—not necessarily the outcome.

Story 01

Grace and Jonathan value the family home

How they work through it

Grace will remain with their child. They obtain a valuation, confirm the loan, test refinancing, and specify payment and transfer deadlines.

Questions to take into your story

What is the net value? What happens if financing is refused?

Story 02

Sofia and Marcus decide to sell

How they work through it

Neither can sustainably keep the property. They agree on the agent, sale decisions, costs, and division of net proceeds.

Questions to take into your story

Who manages the sale? Which costs come out first?

Story 03

Aisha and Peter recognise unpaid work

How they work through it

Peter paid most instalments while Aisha reduced paid work to care for the family. They record financial and family contributions.

Questions to take into your story

What money, property, work, and family contributions were made?

Story 04

Elena and Christopher face a business dispute

How they work through it

Incomplete company records and disagreement over value prevent settlement, so they obtain tailored advice.

Questions to take into your story

Is value disputed? Are records missing?

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