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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT & FINANCIAL DIVISION

Property Settlement & Financial Division

Structured resolution of financial matters after separation.

Property settlement involves dividing assets, liabilities, and financial resources following separation in a way that is legally sound and durable.

Most matters can be resolved without court proceedings.

What Property Settlement Covers

This may include:

  • Real estate

  • Superannuation

  • Businesses and companies

  • Trusts and investments

  • Cash and savings

  • Debts and liabilities

How Property Is Assessed

Courts and agreements consider:

  1. The asset pool

  2. Contributions (financial and non-financial)

  3. Future needs

  4. Whether the outcome is just and equitable

Out-of-Court Resolution Pathways

Common pathways include:

  • Consent Orders

  • Binding Financial Agreements

  • Negotiation

  • Mediation

  • Arbitration (where appropriate)

Business Owners & Complex Structures

We advise on matters involving:

  • Trusts and corporate entities

  • Business valuations

  • Professional income structures

Disclosure & Valuation

Full and frank disclosure is required and may include:

  • Financial statements

  • Trust deeds

  • ASIC records

  • Valuations

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to go to court?
No. Most matters resolve by agreement.

Do we have to sell property?
Not necessarily. Outcomes vary.

Next Step

  • Book a Screening Call, or

  • Book a Strategy Session