Avoid the investor's curse of courtroom drama: How couples can legally separate without the cost, stress or conflict.

In Part 2 of this important conversation, Bushy Martin continues his chat with Ian MacLeod to unpack how couples can take control of their property settlement and superannuation split—without stepping foot in a courtroom.

Ian reveals the three legal pathways available for separation property splits, highlighting how Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) can help couples sidestep expensive legal battles and court-imposed decisions. Learn how BFAs can also unlock stamp duty exemptions and capital gains rollover relief, and why full financial disclosure isn’t optional—it’s the law.

Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating a current separation, or advising someone else, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to move forward wisely and legally.

What you’ll learn:


The 3 legal pathways to manage separation property splits


Why Binding Financial Agreements put control back in your hands


How to avoid stamp duty and CGT with the right structure


The legal requirement for superannuation splitting


How much it actually costs to create a BFA (hint: it’s not $20K)


Why full financial disclosure is essential—and how hiding assets could land you in serious legal trouble

About Ian Macleod:

Ian is the founder of RP Emery, a legal publishing company that bridges the gap between couples and complex legal systems. With 15+ years of experience, Ian empowers couples to craft mutually beneficial financial agreements that avoid the cost and conflict of court. His mission: protect relationships, finances, and freedom through plain-English, legally sound solutions.

Get your copy of the free ebook "Living Together and Your Financial Future”:

https://rpemery.com.au/safe/living-together-your-financial-future.pdf 

Find Ian and RP Emery’s financial agreements at https://financialagreements.com.au 

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.

Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau
Book a personal solutions session with Bushy to go deeper on your specific property needs or challenges
Continue the discussion with likeminded investors and experts on The Property Hub Collective Facebook group
Get a copy of Bushy's book, Get Invested, for FREE, and find out what it takes for you to invest in living more, working less

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About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Avoid the investor's curse of courtroom drama: How couples can legally separate without the cost, stress or conflict.
In Part 2 of this important conversation, Bushy Martin continues his chat with Ian MacLeod to unpack how couples can take control of their property settlement and superannuation split&mdash;without stepping foot in a courtroom.
Ian reveals the three legal pathways available for separation property splits, highlighting how Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) can help couples sidestep expensive legal battles and court-imposed decisions. Learn how BFAs can also unlock stamp duty exemptions and capital gains rollover relief, and why full financial disclosure isn&rsquo;t optional&mdash;it&rsquo;s the law.
Whether you&rsquo;re planning ahead, navigating a current separation, or advising someone else, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to move forward wisely and legally.
What you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>
The 3 legal pathways to manage separation property splits
</li>
<li>
Why Binding Financial Agreements put control back in your hands
</li>
<li>
How to avoid stamp duty and CGT with the right structure
</li>
<li>
The legal requirement for superannuation splitting
</li>
<li>
How much it actually costs to create a BFA (hint: it&rsquo;s not $20K)
</li>
<li>
Why full financial disclosure is essential&mdash;and how hiding assets could land you in serious legal trouble
</li>
</ul>
About Ian Macleod:
Ian is the founder of RP Emery, a legal publishing company that bridges the gap between couples and complex legal systems. With 15+ years of experience, Ian empowers couples to craft mutually beneficial financial agreements that avoid the cost and conflict of court. His mission: protect relationships, finances, and freedom through plain-English, legally sound solutions.
Get your copy of the free ebook "Living Together and Your Financial Future&rdquo;:
<a href="https://rpemery.com.au/safe/living-together-your-financial-future.pdf">https://rpemery.com.au/safe/living-together-your-financial-future.pdf</a>&nbsp;
Find Ian and RP Emery&rsquo;s financial agreements at&nbsp;<a href="https://financialagreements.com.au/">https://financialagreements.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Book a<a href="https://knowhowproperty.com.au/contact-us/"> personal solutions session</a> with Bushy to go deeper on your specific property needs or challenges</li>
<li aria-level="1">Continue the discussion with likeminded investors and experts on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepropertyhubcollective"> The Property Hub Collective</a> Facebook group</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get a copy of Bushy's book,<a href="https://knowhowproperty.com.au/get-invested-free-ebook"> Get Invested</a>, for FREE, and find out what it takes for you to invest in living more, working less</li>
</ul>
Get all Property Hub info here<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au

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