Fair property settlements require identifying the full asset pool, proper valuations, and strong evidence. We negotiate hard—and litigate when necessary.
Your home. Superannuation. Business interests. Savings. Debts. Property settlements determine your financial position for years to come.
Getting it wrong now can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Results depend on evidence.
We run disclosure tightly, insist on proper valuations, and expose gaps.
Everything gets included:
We gather full financial disclosure and identify hidden or undisclosed assets.
Courts consider:
Homemaker and parenting contributions are valued equally with financial contributions.
Courts assess:
The final split must be fair considering all factors. Most property settlements range 40/60 to 60/40 depending on circumstances.
Spouse hiding money? Undisclosed business income? Offshore accounts? We identify discrepancies, demand proper disclosure, and use legal mechanisms to uncover hidden assets.
Family businesses require expert valuation. We engage qualified business valuers and ensure accurate assessments. Goodwill, future earning capacity, passive vs active business interests.
Superannuation is treated as property and can be split between parties.
We handle:
Timing & Deadlines
12 months from divorce finalisation
2 years from separation
Some situations require urgent applications before deadlines expire. Others benefit from waiting for strategic reasons.
Simple cases (agreement reached): 2-4 months to finalise consent orders
Complex cases (contested): 12-24+ months if proceeding to trial
Most cases settle before trial. Mediation is usually required before court.
Yes, inheritances are included in the asset pool. However, courts consider:
Recent inheritances received late in a long relationship may be treated differently than inheritances received early and preserved separately.
We use legal mechanisms to compel disclosure:
Failing to disclose assets can result in penalties and more favorable outcomes for the other party.
Possibly. Options include:
Keeping the home requires either:
We assess whether keeping the home is financially viable.
Results depend on evidence. We run disclosure tightly, insist on proper valuations, and expose gaps.
Clients rely on us to protect what they built. We deliver clear strategy, disciplined execution, and outcomes that hold.
Don't accept an unfair property settlement. Get expert advice on your entitlements, realistic outcomes, and strategic options.
Melbourne CBD | Mornington We fight for fair outcomes.
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