Property Matters

NLS Law’s property settlement lawyers assist you with every step of this process. We provide comprehensive support in property matters, including:

Identifying and Valuing Assets
We assist in fully identifying and accurately valuing the property pool, including real estate, financial accounts, businesses, shares, liabilities, and superannuation interests. We work closely with financial experts and valuers as required to assist in obtaining comprehensive and accurate information for your property separation matter.

Strategic Advice
Once there is a clear picture of the property pool, we provide you with strategic advice on how the division could be approached. We discuss proposals that reflect contributions and needs, and we advocate for a division that protects your interests. In many cases, property settlements can be negotiated outside of court. We will represent your interests in these negotiations, such as mediation, offers of settlement, and negotiations. We understand that you want the matter resolved as quickly and amicably as possible, and our family lawyers work hard to achieve a timely resolution.

Access to leading Technology
NLS Law has access to, and works closely with, leading legal technology providers to assist in advancing your matter, obtaining and collating your financial disclosure, and ensuring cost effective methods to progress your case quickly.

Equitable Division Advice
Our solicitors provide clear, strategic advice on dividing property based on key factors outlined in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), including contributions by each party, future financial needs, earning capacity, health considerations, and childcare responsibilities.

Negotiating and Documenting Settlements
We represent your interests vigorously during negotiations and mediations to achieve fair settlements. Once agreements are reached, we prepare legally binding financial agreements or Consent Orders to formalise these settlements clearly and securely. We also provide assistance with preparing any required Application for Consent Orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Representation in Court
Should negotiations fail, if your matter becomes urgent, or it be required to do so, we provide assertive and effective representation in court, ensuring your financial matters and future security are thoroughly protected throughout litigation, advocating for your desired result and providing comprehensive advice to you.

Formalising the Agreement
When an agreement is reached, our family lawyers provide assistance to formalise it properly. We will prepare a Binding Financial Agreement or apply for Consent Orders with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to record the settlement. This gives you peace of mind, that the agreement will become legally binding and enforceable. If any issues remain in dispute, the other party isn’t cooperating, there is urgency, or there are other special circumstances, we are prepared to take swift legal action. NLS Law can help you initiate court proceedings to seek a just outcome. Our experienced family lawyers will guide you through the court process, prepare strong evidence of your contributions and needs, and stand up for your rights before the judge.