Watson & Watson - Property Settlement Lawyers

Watson & Watson Property Lawyers - Experts in Property Law, Property Settlements & the Property provisions of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 and the Family Law Act 1975

Sorting out "who gets what" is an inevitable aftermath of relationship breakdown. Watson & Watson's family lawyers will ensure everything is covered, from spousal maintenance to things you might not even have considered, such as superannuation concerns.

How Watson's Help with Property Settlements

Our family lawyers can help you reach a financial agreement to divide up your property through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, and will see through the formalities until conclusion.

Reaching a Property Settlement

The Property Law provisions of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 and the Family Law Act 1975 states that property agreements can only be recognised if both parties have had independent legal advice.

Should a serious dispute occur, we can conduct proceedings in the Family Court of Australia.

New Commonwealth law for separating de facto couples

Property division when de facto relationships break down

New laws for the division of property for people in de facto relationships that break down have been passed by the Commonwealth Parliament... read more

What does the Family Court of Australia Consider in
Property Settlements?

If you haven't got a financial agreement, spousal maintenance orders can be made by the Family Court of Australia, considering who has care of the children (if any), income, property, employment capacity, and child support payments. When making a property settlement, the court will examine similar factors – it will look carefully at all property held by the parties – remember there’s no distinction between a "matrimonial" asset and a "business" one. Broadly speaking, the Property Law Act allows a court to look at both the retrospective contributions and future needs of the parties.

Property provisions of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984
and the Family Law Act 1975

The Property Law Act is comprehensive - please contact Watson & Watson for specific advice on the Property Law Act and how it affects your relationship and legal position.

Time to Act

In property law matters, under each of the property provisions of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 and the Family Law Act 1975, there are limitation periods in relation to acting and accordingly there is an urgent need to consider the matters and for you to be aware of the time limits.

Property Law Advice

- Experts in Property Law, Property Settlements & the Property Law Act 1974 - Watson & Watson Family Lawyers -

Please note that our provision of any telephone advice to you is only a general discussion to assist as to whether you wish to instruct us. Telephone discussions should not be construed as legal advice and are not to be relied upon. Legal advice which you can rely on can only be properly provided by us to you at or following an initial conference. We are not responsible for any action you may take or fail to take based upon the provision of our telephone advice to you. If you wish to arrange a conference, please contact us.

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Watson & Watson are always available to provide expert legal advice and answer any questions you may have.

Recent Cases

Family Law Property Division - 30/09/2010

Watson & Watson acted on behalf of the Wife. There was a long marriage of approximately 20 years and there were significant assets, however, there were very substantial debts and the total net assets...

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