A fair settlement,
reached early.
From the first meeting you know what a fair outcome looks like and how we propose to reach it. Most property settlements are finalised within six to twelve months of that meeting.
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Is this you?
When people come to us about property settlements.
Each of these is a good reason to call, and none of them is too early.
- You have separated and need to divide the house, savings and super.
- Your former partner has made an offer and you do not know if it is fair.
- You contributed in ways that do not show on paper, such as raising the children.
- Your divorce order was made almost a year ago.
How we help
A fair settlement starts with knowing what is in the pool.
The court looks at what each party owns and owes, what each contributed, financially and otherwise, and each party’s current and future circumstances, including care of children and earning capacity. Family violence and its economic effects can also be taken into account.
Most settlements are reached by negotiation or mediation and made binding by consent orders. Claims must usually be started within 12 months of a divorce order, or two years of separation for de facto couples.
What we do
- Identifying and valuing the property pool
- Financial disclosure from both parties
- Negotiation and mediation
- Consent orders and financial agreements
- Superannuation splitting
- Court proceedings where agreement fails
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What happens first
Your first week with us.
A matter should feel different from the first call. This is what you can expect before anything is signed or sent.
The first meeting: where you stand
A fixed-fee meeting with a family lawyer. What a fair outcome looks like, what the other side is likely to do, and what not to do in the meantime.
In writing: a plan and an estimate for the first stage
The steps, the order they happen in, and the cost of each, so you decide with the numbers in front of you.
The first steps: your position protected
Time limits diarised, urgent matters dealt with first, and the first letter sent only once there is a strategy behind it.
From then on: one lawyer, who answers
The lawyer who meets you runs your matter. Calls and emails are returned within one business day, including when the news is not good.
Your team
Who you will deal with.
Matters are run by the people below, not handed down.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, it is a good reason for the free call.
Is it always 50/50?
No. The division depends on contributions and each party’s circumstances. Some settlements are equal and many are not.
How long will it take?
Most property settlements are finalised within six to twelve months of the first meeting. Matters that go to a final hearing take longer.
What does it cost?
The first meeting with a solicitor is a fixed fee, quoted when you book. After that you receive a written plan and estimate for each stage, and you are told before any estimate is exceeded.
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Tell us what is going on. We will tell you where you stand.
A free 15-minute call. If it is a matter for us, you are booked in with the right solicitor before the call ends. If it is not, we will say so.