--- {"type":"list","title":"Divorce and Separation To-Do List","listId":18709,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list","visibleItemTotal":39,"creator":{"id":"nalandar","name":"Nalanda Robson","url":"https://listium.com/@nalandar"},"stats":{"views":596,"likes":2},"category":"law, govt & politics / legal issues","publishedAt":"2017-07-19T00:54:48.175Z","updatedAt":"2017-07-19T01:14:44.603Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"To-Do","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":2,"name":"Text","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":1,"name":"Category","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":3,"name":"Notes","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":4,"name":"Done","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"}]} --- # Divorce and Separation To-Do List By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar) 596 views · 2 likes Published 19 July 2017 · Updated 19 July 2017 Category: law, govt & politics / legal issues Having a checklist prevents you from forgetting the practical, miscellaneous issues that arise from when one is separating or going through a divorce. ## Items ### 1. [Open a bank account in your name only .](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/3/open-a-bank-account-in-your-name-only-) Item ID: `3` - Text: Bank accounts - Category: Bank accounts and credit cards - Notes: Have your pay and Centrelink benefits paid into this account - Done: false ### 2. [Think about closing off joint bank accounts.](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/4/think-about-closing-off-joint-bank-accounts) Item ID: `4` - Text: Joint accounts - Category: Bank accounts and credit cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 3. [Change your PIN and online banking password if you think your ex may know them or be able to guess them.](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/5/change-your-pin-and-online-banking-password-if-you-think-your-ex-may-know-them-or-be-able-to-guess-them) Item ID: `5` - Text: PIN and password - Category: Bank accounts and credit cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 4. [Cancel all joint credit cards](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/6/cancel-all-joint-credit-cards) Item ID: `6` - Text: Credit cards - Category: Bank accounts and credit cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 5. [Contact: Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/14/contact-family-relationship-advice-line-1800-050-321) Item ID: `14` - Text: Parenting arrangement advice - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 6. [Contact: Family Dispute Resolution provider](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/15/contact-family-dispute-resolution-provider) Item ID: `15` - Text: Parenting plan - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 7. [Speak to your lawyer about a private child support agreement.](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/16/speak-to-your-lawyer-about-a-private-child-support-agreement) Item ID: `16` - Text: Child support payments - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 8. [Let your child's school know that you have separated and update your contact details.](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/17/let-your-childs-school-know-that-you-have-separated-and-update-your-contact-details) Item ID: `17` - Text: School contacts and costs - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 9. [Provide the school with a copy of parenting agreement](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/18/provide-the-school-with-a-copy-of-parenting-agreement) Item ID: `18` - Text: School contacts and costs - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 10. [Ensure a plan to cover school expenses](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/19/ensure-a-plan-to-cover-school-expenses) Item ID: `19` - Text: School contacts and costs - Category: Care of child - Notes: - - Done: false ### 11. [Internet banking](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/33/internet-banking) Item ID: `33` - Text: Change pin numbers and passwords - Category: Computer, emails and electronic - Notes: > Consider changing pin numbers and passwords for : > > Home phone, > Windows, > Internet Banking > Bank ATM Cards > Emails > Paypal > Amazon > Message bank on phones > Computer > Facebook > eBay - Done: false ### 12. [Who is the primary card holder?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/29/who-is-the-primary-card-holder) Item ID: `29` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: Credit Cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 13. [Should the credit limit be changed?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/30/should-the-credit-limit-be-changed) Item ID: `30` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: Credit Cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 14. [Who is the secondary card holder?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/31/who-is-the-secondary-card-holder) Item ID: `31` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: Credit Cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 15. [If you have cancelled the card, tell the other party you have done so](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/32/if-you-have-cancelled-the-card-tell-the-other-party-you-have-done-so) Item ID: `32` - Text: Recommended - Category: Credit Cards - Notes: - - Done: false ### 16. [Sort of property arrangements with lawyer or call Family Dispute Resolution provider](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/20/sort-of-property-arrangements-with-lawyer-or-call-family-dispute-resolution-provider) Item ID: `20` - Text: Property settlement - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 17. [Documents indicating the value of superannuation](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/21/documents-indicating-the-value-of-superannuation) Item ID: `21` - Text: Have originals or copies of - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 18. [Stating the amount owing for any liabilities, debts, credit cards](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/22/stating-the-amount-owing-for-any-liabilities-debts-credit-cards) Item ID: `22` - Text: Have originals or copies of - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 19. [Any lump sum contributions](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/23/any-lump-sum-contributions) Item ID: `23` - Text: Have originals or copies of - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 20. [Liabilities held by one spouse held at start of relationship](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/24/liabilities-held-by-one-spouse-held-at-start-of-relationship) Item ID: `24` - Text: Have originals or copies of - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 21. [Have post office redirect your mail somewhere secure](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/28/have-post-office-redirect-your-mail-somewhere-secure) Item ID: `28` - Text: Mail redirection - Category: Documentation - Notes: - - Done: false ### 22. [Change next of kin emergency contact details. Nominate someone else](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/50/change-next-of-kin-emergency-contact-details-nominate-someone-else) Item ID: `50` - Text: Next of Kin - Category: Emergency Contact - Notes: - - Done: false ### 23. [Who will keep the cars?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/0/who-will-keep-the-cars) Item ID: `0` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: General - Notes: - - Done: false ### 24. [Who will stay in the house?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/1/who-will-stay-in-the-house) Item ID: `1` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: General - Notes: - - Done: false ### 25. [Who will keep the household furniture?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/2/who-will-keep-the-household-furniture) Item ID: `2` - Text: Questions to ask - Category: General - Notes: - - Done: false ### 26. [Let your lender know you have separated](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/7/let-your-lender-know-you-have-separated) Item ID: `7` - Text: Lender contact - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 27. [Cover mortgage repayments during the property settlement](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/8/cover-mortgage-repayments-during-the-property-settlement) Item ID: `8` - Text: Repayments - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 28. [Cancel any redraw options on home loans or ask the bank to require join signatures for any withdrawals](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/9/cancel-any-redraw-options-on-home-loans-or-ask-the-bank-to-require-join-signatures-for-any-withdrawals) Item ID: `9` - Text: Redraw - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 29. [If your home is only in your ex's name, talk to your lawyer about whether you need to protect the property with a caveat.](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/10/if-your-home-is-only-in-your-exs-name-talk-to-your-lawyer-about-whether-you-need-to-protect-the-property-with-a-caveat) Item ID: `10` - Text: Legal protection - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 30. [(if you are staying at home) Put all utility bills in your name](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/11/if-you-are-staying-at-home-put-all-utility-bills-in-your-name) Item ID: `11` - Text: Utility bills - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 31. [If it's hard to keep up with bills, talk to company and let them know about your financial hardship](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/12/if-its-hard-to-keep-up-with-bills-talk-to-company-and-let-them-know-about-your-financial-hardship) Item ID: `12` - Text: Debt - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 32. [(If you are moving out of the house) Take your name off all utility bills](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/13/if-you-are-moving-out-of-the-house-take-your-name-off-all-utility-bills) Item ID: `13` - Text: Utility bills - Category: Mortgage - Notes: - - Done: false ### 33. [Check whose name it is on the car registration?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/46/check-whose-name-it-is-on-the-car-registration) Item ID: `46` - Text: Registration - Category: Motor - Notes: > Registered owner of the vehicle may be able to seize the car. > > Unless there is a Court Order allowing interim possession or use until Final Property Orders are made. - Done: false ### 34. [Is the insurance in your name?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/47/is-the-insurance-in-your-name) Item ID: `47` - Text: Insurance - Category: Motor - Notes: - - Done: false ### 35. [Has insurance for the car been paid?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/48/has-insurance-for-the-car-been-paid) Item ID: `48` - Text: Insurance - Category: Motor - Notes: - - Done: false ### 36. [Who has the authority to act on the account?](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/49/who-has-the-authority-to-act-on-the-account) Item ID: `49` - Text: Insurance - Category: Motor - Notes: - - Done: false ### 37. [Update your will](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/25/update-your-will) Item ID: `25` - Text: Will - Category: Will, insurance, super - Notes: - - Done: false ### 38. [Update your superannuation](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/26/update-your-superannuation) Item ID: `26` - Text: Super - Category: Will, insurance, super - Notes: - - Done: false ### 39. [Updating any powers of attorney you have](https://listium.com/@nalandar/18709/divorce-and-separation-to-do-list/27/updating-any-powers-of-attorney-you-have) Item ID: `27` - Text: Powers of attorney - Category: Will, insurance, super - Notes: - - Done: false