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Post-separation document organiser

6 April 2026Telo Family Law

A practical checklist to help organise key documents after separation.

A practical version you can actually use

This checklist is designed to help you prepare with more structure and less pressure. You do not need every item. Use it to identify what you already have, what still needs attention, and what may be useful to raise in the next step.

Personal documents

Financial documents

Property documents

Parenting documents

Important dates

Important timing note

Timing can materially affect family law matters. If financial issues remain unresolved, married parties generally need to commence financial or property proceedings within 12 months after a divorce takes effect, and de facto parties generally need to commence within two years of breakdown.

This material is general in nature and is not a substitute for tailored legal advice.

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