Step 6 of the Peaceful Pathway - Finalise

The relief when you have reached an agreement is incredible. There is always so much pressure and stress to work out an agreement, and when that pressure is released you will start to see a noticeably clear and peaceful path ahead. This final step is to ensure that the agreement you have will not only work but will remain a valid and realistic agreement so that there is no confusion going forward, and also to make sure it is written up correctly.

The first step here is to make sure that you have all bases covered. Have you considered what will happen if your plan A does not work? Do you have a plan B?

The best thing you can do now is make sure that although you feel you have a great agreement in place, we need to test it a little, and have an alternative position, just in case. This Peaceful Pathway is all about avoiding conflicts and creating clear and precise positive avenues to follow. You really do not want to get to this stage of the process and end up arguing to the point where you then both veer off this path, get litigious legal advice and start down that dark avenue. I am determined to keep you on track till then end.

The second step on this stage is to make sure you are both on the same page when it comes to how to finalise your agreement. Have you both considered how you want to draw it up? Do you even want to draw it up? Make sure you have considered and agreed on all aspects.

Having carefully thought through your agreement and having made sure you have a fallback position and timeframe agreed, you can now move forward and have your agreement formalised.

You have several options here:

•         write up an informal agreement

•         enter into consent orders

•         have a binding financial agreement written up by a lawyer.

Now if you are feeling a little insecure about what to do here, then again, seek some advice and support from a professional who has the correct knowledge and experience.

Where to go

Amicable couples commonly work together to have their agreement formalised by a lawyer. Just because you choose to get a lawyer doesn’t mean that you are not still being amicable. Assisting clients to finalise an agreement that they reached on their own, with their accountant or with a mediator, is a huge part of my business, take a look at these options on my website: https://www.flourishfamilylaw.com.au/services

Some couples just want that little comfort blanket to know that this is final, and they can move on. Almost like closing one door before you can open another.

If you can create a great agreement, you will reduce any future arguments, confusion, or stress. Goodluck!