Property Settlements for married and de facto couples
Parties to a marriage are able to apply to the Family Court or Federal Magistrate’s Court to make a determination with regard to a property settlement. The approach of these Courts to property settlements is to determine the net assets of the parties to the relationship, examine the financial and non-financial contributions of the parties, and consider a variety of other factors, which may relate to the circumstances of the individual case. The court then delivers a judgment, which divides the marital assets between the parties on a final basis.
Property Settlements and Spousal Maintenance:
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, it is important for the parties that their financial property is divided between them in a just and equitable fashion. A property settlement is finalised by reaching an agreement with your spouse/former partner or by asking the Court to decide the matter. Whether your matter is able to be resolved through negotiation or requires litigation, we can help you to achieve an outcome, which reflects your entitlement, gives you financial independence from your spouse/former partner and gives you peace of mind.
Our property settlement services include:
- Negotiating an agreed outcome and applying for Consent Orders from the appropriate court.
- Organising for you and your spouse/former partner to engage in mediation with an accredited dispute resolution practitioner.
- Applying on your behalf to the court for Interim and Final orders.
- Negotiating Spousal Maintenance agreements and applying for Spousal Maintenance orders from the court.
- Drafting the necessary evidence to support your application.
- Having your matter litigated before the court.
- Engaging the necessary experts to ensure that items of financial property are accurately valued.
It is our goal to provide a property settlement service, which is as simple, time- efficient and inexpensive as possible.