When a couple separates, one of the biggest issues is figuring out who gets what in relation to property.
The Court has a 4 step process to resolve property disputes:
If you wish to seek advice on property settlement, please contact our office for assistance.
There is no set formula or rule that determines how the property will be divided and the Court is not required to split the property 50/50. It will consider many factors and these are often unique in each situation. The Court considers the financial and non-financial contributions either directly or indirectly made by you and your spouse in assessing the appropriate outcome.
Not at all. You can start negotiations about property as soon as the marriage breaks down, but if you are divorced you must start Court proceedings or formalise an agreement within 12 months of your divorce becoming final.
There is no waiting period after separation to deal with the assets. If there is agreement then the assets can be divided immediately upon reaching an agreement. If no agreement is reached then the parties can commence proceedings at any time after separation but no later than 12 months after the date of the divorce becoming final or 2 years after the date of separation in the case of defacto partners.
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