Actions to take on separation or contemplated separation

If you are considering separation or on separation from your partner there are a number of self preservation actions that you should consider in moving forward such as:

Change your will especially if you own property in your own name and not as a joint tenant with your partner
Start a new bank account in your sole name and do not continue making payments from your salary/income source into the joint account
Inform the bank that on cheque accounts or interest bearing deposit you should authorise payment
Discuss with your bank the preferred method of operating a joint account to prevent automatic deductions and netbanking that strip the account and leave you with no funds
Ensure that the mortgage payments are maintained and if this is no longer possible take immediate steps to seek a moratorium on the payments until you can resolve urgent issues with your partner
Change your email address and change the password on the email account
Change passwords on any operating bank accounts or even email addresses if you cannot change them
Review your nominated beneficiary in a superannuation fund
Consult an accountant and even a financial planner for financial strategies to move forward
Consult a lawyer for legal advice