Property & Financial Settlement

We can help make your agreement legally binding by a consent order or financial agreement. Speak to us now to find out what the differences are and which option would suit your needs. If you rely on an amicable agreement without making it legally binding, you are at risk of the other party making a claim against you in the future.

Our job is to handle the negotiations. In complex situations we may refer you to financial planners, accountants and property valuers. We negotiate on your behalf through exchange of letters or if appropriate, by arranging a lawyer led mediation. Sometimes going to court is the only option or last resort. Litigation can be stressful and uncertain so having the right team behind you is crucial.

You have 12 months after a divorce becomes final to apply to a court for a property settlement, whereas you have two years after the end of your de facto relationship to apply. There are some exceptions to these rules so it’s important to get the right advice.

Disclosure is important even if you are negotiating an out of court settlement. We can guide you on what kind of disclosure is required and assist you to collate the information through a streamlined process.

Superannuation is an asset which can be split or factored into the negotiations in other ways. We have experience in dealing with special scheme superannuation funds which require expert valuations. We also regularly conduct settlements involving self managed superannuation funds (SMSF’s) and trust entities.