Our lawyers are experienced in property settlements, which involve dividing real estate, shareholdings, businesses, vehicles and other assets after separation or divorce.
More complex settlements may involve corporate entities and family trusts. Where possible, we seek a negotiated solution to avoid the additional cost and stress associated with court proceedings. Child support, spousal maintenance and superannuation may be included in the overall financial settlement.
Following a separation or divorce, one member of the couple may need to financially support the other for a defined period. This is called spousal maintenance (or "alimony" overseas), and it's a highly technical field of family law. A range of factors are considered when determining the amount and duration of spousal maintenance.
Learn more in our article, Am I entitled to spousal maintenance? We assist individuals seeking spousal maintenance, as well as those opposing an order of spousal maintenance. Our lawyers’ experience in this area of law means we can provide you with guidance on what level of maintenance (if any) would be reasonable in your circumstances.