Free Negotiation ToolSend A Proposal To Your Ex
Negotiation is an ongoing process. The most important step is to get started. So we've created an online tool to allow you to send your former partner a proposal on how to divide your assets and debts.
Your First offer
It can be tough starting talks around separation and what you will split. It’s still an emotional time for all involved, and you probably don’t know where to start…
Using our free negotiation tool, you can get the first offer out on what to divide from the relationship. We’ll even send the proposal on your behalf to get the ball rolling.
We’ve narrowed everything down to provide the essentials for negotiation, and we’ll give you the structure to get that important first letter out.
What Do I Get?
With this negotiation tool, you enter the assets and debts of the relationship and how you propose to divide everything. We’ll then send a secure (and confidential!) offer to your former partner about your proposal of how you want to split your assets and debts.
So what's in the offer? The offer will outline what assets you want to keep, what you want to give to your partner, and what you propose to sell and split. We'll also explain the process and some legal queries you may both have.
Did we mention it’s absolutely free?
How It Works
Just login, decide exactly how you want to apportion everything, and send it to your former partner for review.
Your former partner then gets an email from our online system, inviting them to read the negotiation letter and view your offer.
You don't have to send anything to them, or even communicate with them! Our online system will send it directly to them.
Your partner will have the opportunity to either accept the offer, or decline it (with feedback). Only your partner can view the offer by securely signing in with their email.
Why Can't I Just Talk To Them?
Sometimes it's better on paper, with a structured offer written by real lawyers.
We make it easy. Add your assets and we take care of all the rest, including the legal issues…
Our free negotiation tool is designed by experienced lawyers to guide you through making a real proposal to your partner. So send a genuine first offer, for free, and get the process started.
The first step is often the hardest!
You won't find a proposal tool like this anywhere else in Australia. Our firm specialises in family law. We help people go to negotiate, reach an agreement and get Consent Orders (the final step in making your agreement legally binding).
You don’t have to go online to find a template, or waste time reading through complex legal websites trying to figure out what you should and shouldn’t do when negotiating.
Plus, going through our platform might take out some of the ‘sting’ if you and your ex partner are not getting along. Having an app is a buffer between you both, and a formal letter from a professional family law firm helps even more. And remember, sending an offer doesn’t mean World War 3, it means you’re serious about sorting things in an amicable way and moving on.
What If My Partner Declines The Offer?
Firstly, it can be helpful to talk about what you agree or don’t agree on. It’s okay to disagree, and is not uncommon to decline the first offer. Use the offer as a talking point.
If declined, your former partner will send you some feedback about the offer. That way, you’ll be on the same page about what you agree (or don’t agree) on.
If your offer gets rejected, it’s not the end of the world… We can help you revise and send a second offer, or take over the whole negotiation process for you. We have experience in negotiating matters and reaching an amicable agreement.
If you just can’t seem to figure out an offer, or want an experienced team to ‘just handle it’ for you, MKI Legal can negotiate for you and help you reach an agreement. The right advice and support can be a gamechanger in moving towards a fair agreement. Click here for more information.
Safe, Secure, and Confidential
We use google cloud services to store your information securely and confidentially. When we invite your partner to view your offer, they have to verify who they are. Only your partner can see your offer.
Your offer is made confidentially and without prejudice. Making an offer will not ‘come back to bite you’ later. You can rest assured that your offer is safe, secure, and confidential - and won’t be used against you.
Time limits
The Court sets strict separation deadlines. If you are ‘Out of Time’, you could potentially miss out on dividing assets and have to seek permissions from the Court in order to divide everything.
We’ve worked with clients who came to an agreement but never did anything beyond that. Years later, they have tried to finalise their agreement which is now a number of years old. The issues are:
- The value of assets (including increases in super or a business) will change and sometimes, dramatically. It is the current values, not the values from many years ago, which will be used. This may mean you have to pay more than you previously would have!
- Certain assets may be sold, disposed of or diminished.
- Years later, there may be no equity in a property, which may mean you're both responsible for the shortfall. Your former partner could increase the arrears on a joint mortgage, potentially making you liable for more and affecting your credit rating.
- The process becomes more complicated as lawyers need to look at how things have changed and how you each have contributed. Delaying could result in more costs to you.
Here are the time limits you need to be aware of:
- You have 2 years after separation if you are a de-facto couple (living together but not married), or
- 12 months post divorce, if you married. If you are married and not yet divorced, your timer has not yet started!
You’ll never reach an agreement without talking openly, and the longer you leave it, the worse your situation may end up being…
It’s best to act now and sever the financial relationship, minimising your risk of liability. So, we recommend you get it sorted as soon as possible, and move towards making your agreement legally binding.
Why Is It Free?
We want to help make it easier for people to divide their assets and deal with separation. We have lots of expertise in the areas of family law and separation, as well as building technology that makes people's lives easier. It’s free (and risk free!) for a limited time, so it's easier than ever to get started.
Don’t miss out on our free negotiation tool! In the future, this will be a paid service.
The letter will be sent on your behalf. However, there will not be any lawyer-client relationship created with us by using our services. It's purely a do-it-yourself online tool.
But What If We Don’t Get On?
If you’re not on great terms, this negotiation tool is likely a great fit for you. You still get to create a free offer, and your partner will still receive it and be able to respond.
We’ll send the offer to your partner on your behalf (from MKI Legal) so you don’t have to deal with them!
You can also upgrade, where we take care of future negotiations, communications and disclosure (if needed). To view our full Negotiation Service, click here.
OurLegal TeamAre Here To Help
The family lawyers at MKI Legal can help you get the right information, understand where you stand, prepare the legal documents, negotiate with your partner or if required, start family court proceedings.
Not Sure What To Do Next?Free Discussion
The family law team at MKI Legal can assist you with any questions about your family law matter, separation, splitting your assets or your children. We can help you make the right decision on what to do next.