Dividing Property & Finances After Separation

Navigating property and financial matters after separation can be stressful, but you do not need to manage it alone. Our family lawyers help you reach a fair property settlement, advise on binding financial agreements, and guide you through spousal maintenance and superannuation splitting. We focus on protecting your long‑term financial security while aiming to resolve matters efficiently and with as little conflict as possible. If you are separating or applying for a divorce in Melbourne, contact HOCW to discuss your options and next steps.

• Property settlements – We help you identify and value the property pool, including the home, investments, savings, superannuation and business interests. Our team advises on your likely entitlements, negotiates proposals and prepares the documents needed to make your agreement legally binding, either by consent orders or a financial agreement.

• Binding financial agreements (BFAs) – We draft and review financial agreements designed to clarify how assets, liabilities and superannuation will be dealt with if you separate. These may be prepared before, during or after a relationship, and we ensure you receive the independent legal advice required for the agreement to be effective.

• Spousal maintenance – We explain when ongoing financial support from one former partner to the other may be payable, and for how long. We can negotiate maintenance arrangements, advise on your obligations or entitlements, and assist with applications to the Court where agreement cannot be reached.

• Superannuation splitting – We advise on how superannuation can be divided as part of a property settlement, including obtaining valuation information and considering the impact on your overall financial position. We work with your super fund and other advisers to implement superannuation splitting orders or agreements correctly.