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How do we settle our property?

The same laws about property apply whether or not you were married or in a same sex relationship. You can start negotiations about property as soon as the relationship has broken down...... Read More

Divorce Property Settlement in Australia

At Byron Bay Family Law and Mediation Services, we have wide experience in matters related to divorce property settlement. We take the time out to understand your concerns and offer the best possible solutions based on your individual situation. Our ..... Read More

Situation Example – John & Kate’s Separation

After ten years of marriage and two children John and Kate decided to separate. John had provided the funds to buy their first house and had spent an enormous amount of time improving the family home. He faced a dilemma, he didn’t want to leave the f..... Read More

Property settlements

One of the most important, and perhaps the most difficult, issues facing couples who separate is the question of ‘who gets what?’ The Family Law Act provides for property settlements between couples who are, or have been, married and also couples in ..... Read More

The Importance of Finalising Your Property Settlement & the Dangers of Delay

Oftentimes, particularly in circumstances where parties to a separation are amicable and consider that they “get along well”, spouses divide their assets according to a personal agreement – that is, an agreement negotiated personally between the part..... Read More

What is involved in a family law property settlement?

There are a number of issues to be considered for a property settlement, some of which you may not even have thought are relevant, such as your and your former partner’s superannuation entitlements. ..... Read More

Pre-Marital and Post Marital Property

When a couple divorces (or de facto or same sex couples terminate their relationship), one of the major decisions to make is “who gets what”.  A pre-nuptial agreement may help make this division easier.  If a couple can decide between them and come u..... Read More

What is “marital property”?

Marital property is all assets and liabilities acquired during the course of the marriage.   Assets might include your home, cars, furniture, shares in a company, rental income and savings.   Liabilities can include any debt, such as mortgages or oth..... Read More

Inheritances and Divorce Property Settlement?

Your client has the good fortune to receive a ‘windfall’, such as an inheritance or a lotto Your client and their partner separate...... Read More

I brought significant property into the relationship. Can my spouse claim any of it?

Property divisions are based on the contributions made by each party to the relationship...... Read More

The other spouse has accumulated assets post separation. Can I claim any of it?

If an asset has been purchased post separation using assets of the marriage, then there is a strong basis for claiming that both parties have contributed to the asset...... Read More

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