
Property Settlement In Victoria
In Victoria, Simple Separation provides fixed-fee support to help you and your partner reach a fair and amicable property settlement agreement (also called a financial settlement).
We offer three customised solutions, each designed to address different needs. Begin with a free consultation to determine the best approach for your specific situation.
Click here to access our guide, ‘How to make your Property Settlement legally binding.’
Separation Ready
Our 'Separation Ready' package suits couples who have reached a private agreement and ready to formalise it. We guide you efficiently, ensuring cost-effectiveness. The package includes legal drafting, and legal advice, to ensure your agreement is valid and enforceable.
*Legal advice is provided by independent legal practitioners. Fees are included in the fixed fee package.
How does our ‘Separation Ready’ service help make your separation legal?
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Prepare
The initial step involves creating a Balance Sheet for both parties, detailing all assets and liabilities. Full financial disclosure is required to validate your agreement
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Draft
The next step is having your case manager draft a Heads of Agreement from your mutual private agreement, setting the stage for legal drafting. Legal advice ensures a seamless settlement process.
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Legalise
Your settlement agreement will be legally drafted, and you'll review it with your assigned legal practitioner prior to signing, guaranteeing its legal integrity and alignment with your interests and rights
Separation Assist In Victoria
The 'Separation Assist' package in VIC provides couples with expert guidance and mediation for financial separation, aiming for a 'fair and equitable' settlement. A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and independent legal experts facilitate this process
For further information, you can also read our blog on ‘How to achieve an amicable property settlement'.’
How does our ‘Separation Assist’ guided mediation service work?
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Prepare
The initial step involves creating a Balance Sheet for both parties, detailing all assets and liabilities. Full financial disclosure is required to validate your agreement.
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Model Proposals
We prepare each party for independent legal advice, working one-on-one to align proposals with objectives and legal insights.
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Mediate
We facilitate amicable agreements via respectful mediation, tailoring the approach—joint or shuttle—to best suit the couple's needs.
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Legalise
Your settlement agreement will be legally drafted, and you'll review it with your assigned legal practitioner prior to signing, guaranteeing its legal integrity and alignment with your interests and rights
Separation Impending
This package caters to individuals in Victoria at the start of their separation journey, providing clarity and support for those uncertain of the next steps. It aims to empower your decision-making, whether you choose to negotiate directly with your partner or involve them further. With Simple Separation, you'll receive essential information and legal advice to confidently navigate your separation and make informed decisions towards its legal conclusion in VIC.
*Legal advice is provided by an Independent Legal Practitioner. Fees are included in the fixed fee package.
How does our ‘Separation Impending’ service prepare you for settlement?
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Prepare
The initial step involves creating a Balance Sheet for both parties, detailing all assets and liabilities.
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Legal advice
We prepare you for independent legal advice and refer you to one of our independent legal experts.
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Proposals
We will generate various proposals that align with your objectives, taking into account advice from your legal practitioner.
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Discuss next steps
We'll guide you in identifying the best steps to resolve matters with your partner, outlining your options clearly.
Is Simple Separation right for me?
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FAQ’s
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Property settlement in VIC involves dividing assets and liabilities after a separation. It includes everything from real estate to superannuation and personal possessions. Simple Separation can provide expert support, guiding couples through negotiations without needing to go to the court. Our service ensures your settlement is fair and legally binding.
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A financial settlement in VIC is often used interchangeably with Property Settlement, however there are some important differences. A financial settlement includes broader financial matters like spousal support, debts, and future earnings, whereas a property settlement only deals with splitting assets and liabilities. Simple Separation offers expert help to negotiate these broader financial issues, avoiding the need for court involvement.
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A property settlement agreement in VIC outlines how assets will be split, covering property, debts, and superannuation. Simple Separation helps you draft a legally sound agreement with independent legal advice. We make sure your settlement is fair and enforceable, avoiding the need for a costly court process.
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A financial agreement in Victoria is broader than a property settlement agreement. It covers a wider range of financial matters and can be created at any stage of a relationship—before, during, or after a marriage. It can include terms about future earnings, spousal maintenance etc. Simple Separation can help you draft a legally binding financial agreement to protect your financial future, beyond just property division.
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Separation financial advice in Victoria helps couples navigate the financial complexities of divorce. Simple Separation provides tailored support to help you understand how assets, debts, and superannuation should be divided. With our expert guidance, we offer clarity on financial matters, so that you can make informed decisions.
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A financial consent order in VIC makes your divorce settlement legally binding. Simple Separation helps divorcing couples formalise their agreements without going to court. They assist in drafting the order and making sure it's approved by the courts, saving you time, stress, and future disputes over your financial settlement.
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In Victoria, property transfer during a separation involves legally transferring ownership of shared assets between partners. This can include the family home or investment properties. Simple Separation helps make the property transfer process easy by managing the paperwork and legal steps involved. We guide you through each stage, making sure everything is completed properly.
We service clients all around Australia including: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, Darwin, Geelong, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Woollongong