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Our team of legal experts can save you enormous time and expense in dealing with relationship property issues. We can help you find practical solutions to the most difficult situations, and we provide full support for advocacy and negotiation through the process.
Areas in which we can assist you include:
- Entitlements pursuant to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Negotiating cost effective outcomes for you
- Attending to implementation of settlement agreements
- Providing advocacy assistance
Relationship property issues can be complex and emotionally challenging. Our experienced team understands the sensitive nature of these matters and works to achieve fair and practical outcomes while minimising stress and costs.
Frequently asked questions
Under Property (Relationships) Act 1976, each partner generally gets equal share of relationship property including family home, chattels, and property acquired during relationship. Some property may be classified as separate.
Relationship property includes assets acquired during relationship, family home, and chattels. Separate property includes pre-relationship assets, gifts/inheritances to one partner, and certain business assets.
Act applies to married/civil union partners from marriage/union date. For de facto relationships: 3+ years together, or have child together, or made substantial contributions to relationship.
Yes, couples can enter contracting out agreements (prenups) before/during relationship, or separation agreements when relationship ends. Must meet strict legal requirements to be valid and enforceable.
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