Property Settlements

We assist clients with prenuptial agreements, applications for consent orders, and in preparation for FDR mediations (before formally engaging lawyers). We also assist with ongoing legal negotiations, preparing correspondence, litigation, and contested court hearings, where required.

While we provide advice on what you are entitled to pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975, we also provide you with options for us to advocate and assist you to move toward what you want.

You can only truly finalise a property settlement through consent orders (via a Court) or a binding financial agreement (via a private arrangement). If you are seeking to conclude the last chapter and move forward with the next, a property settlement is essential for peace of mind.

How can we help?

If you have a significant asset pool, we understand that a well-drafted and carefully executed agreement is effectively an insurance policy against future liabilities. We assist people with significant asset pools to plan for and protect assets when commencing a new relationship.

We typically help middle-aged people who are commencing second marriages, couples with one high-net worth individual or young couples where parents are wanting to gift significant money to prepare, advise, and execute binding financial agreements to protect relevant assets.

If you and your ex-partner can agree on the terms of a property settlement, we can draft the relevant court orders, prepare the relevant information and guide you through any technical concerns. This is the main way to formalise a property and/or parenting arrangement.

This is the standard option for finalising an agreement without needing to attend court. We have a 100% success rate in filing and getting approval of our consent orders. As your trusted legal advisers, a settlement with us is one less thing to worry about.

Whether you are seeking assistance for a FDR Mediation to discuss parenting matters or wanting to engage in a private mediation with the assistance of a solicitor, we can advise and assist you to understand what you are entitled to, what is fair, and what you could reasonably expect as a property settlement (without actually needing to go to Court to find out).

In the unlikely event that you do need the assistance of a judicial officer, we will advise on how to engage with mediation with the possibility of future litigation in mind. We can also assist you to formalise an agreement if the mediation is successful.

Your mental and emotional wellbeing is our guiding priority. We work towards your restored sense of peace, relief, and confidence after an initial consultation with our office. While your situation may feel overwhelming, gaining clear direction, grounded advice, and a practical understanding of how to move forward can be very positive steps for your mental and emotional wellbeing. We have helped many people move toward better health, deeper healing, and resolution in the wake of a painful separation. We stand by our people and advocate when others cannot.

Frequently asked questions

We do offer fixed fee arrangements for an application for consent orders, reviewing a binding financial agreement, or drafting a binding financial agreement. Property settlement fees can sometimes be more complex, as we discuss your individual needs during our consultation.

Many Australians settle their matters without going to court, but it’s difficult to predict which issues will remain unresolved. Our team is skilled and experienced at navigating even the most difficult negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved by mediation, the next step of the process is to seek court proceedings. We will understand your interests and recommend self-help options, additional legal assistance, or court proceedings, ensuring your property is settled fairly and favourably.

We do offer fixed fee packages that vary depending on the number of properties, the value of the asset pool and the presence of any potentially complex arrangements in relation to Self-Managed Super Funds, businesses, or trust arrangements.

A binding financial agreement is intended to be a serious personal agreement between you and your ex-partner where both parties contract out of your obligations pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975.

If you are seeking to have a financial agreement reviewed, we invite you to send a copy of the agreement to admin@dgfamilylaw.com.au where one of our solicitors will provide you with a fixed fee quote to provide independent advice and complete the work required.

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