Property Settlement Lawyers in Balwyn & Eastern Melbourne

Reaching an agreement about property division is only part of the process. Ensure any agreement is properly documented and legally recognised.

Consent Orders allow separating couples to formalise their property settlement through the Court without attending a hearing. Once approved, the Orders become legally enforceable and provide certainty for both parties moving forward.

We assist clients with:

• Drafting Applications for Consent Orders

• Preparing Minutes of Consent

• Reviewing negotiated settlements

• Advising whether the proposed division is likely to be approved

• Lodging documents with the Court

Properly prepared Consent Orders can help protect against future claims and provide confidence that financial arrangements have been finalised. Grice Legal currently assists clients with consent orders for property matters as part of its family law services.

Not all property settlements involve a family home and bank accounts. Many clients have more complex financial arrangements that require careful analysis and strategic advice.

Our team regularly assists clients whose financial affairs include:

• Family businesses

• Companies and corporate structures

• Trusts

• Investment properties

• Significant superannuation holdings

• Share portfolios

• Intergenerational wealth arrangements

Complex asset pools often involve issues surrounding control, valuation, taxation considerations and the treatment of future financial resources. Early legal advice can be critical in protecting your interests and identifying potential problems before they become disputes.

Grice Legal specifically assists with property settlements involving corporate structures, businesses and trusts.

For many separating couples, superannuation may be one of the most significant assets available for division.

Family law allows superannuation interests to be taken into account when determining a property settlement and, in certain circumstances, to be divided between former partners through formal superannuation splitting arrangements.

We can assist you to:

• Identify relevant superannuation interests

• Obtain information from superannuation funds

• Understand available options

• Negotiate outcomes as part of a broader settlement

• Prepare documentation required for superannuation splitting orders or agreements

Because superannuation rules can be complex and differ between funds, obtaining appropriate advice early can help ensure the proposed settlement accurately reflects the value of the asset pool.

Following separation, one party may require financial assistance from the other where they are unable to adequately support themselves and the other party has capacity to contribute.

Spousal maintenance is separate to property division and may arise on either a temporary or ongoing basis depending upon the circumstances of the parties.

We provide advice regarding:

• Potential entitlement to maintenance

• Responding to maintenance claims

• Urgent financial support after separation

• Interim arrangements

• Negotiated maintenance agreements

• Maintenance provisions within broader property settlements

Our aim is to provide practical advice that balances immediate financial needs with long-term settlement objectives. Grice Legal's family law services include advice regarding spousal maintenance and broader financial arrangements following separation.

While many property settlement matters are resolved through negotiation or mediation, some disputes require Court intervention.

This can occur where:

• One party refuses to negotiate

• There are concerns regarding financial disclosure

• Assets are being dissipated or hidden

• The parties have significantly different expectations

• Urgent interim orders are required

Where court proceedings become necessary, we provide strategic advice and representation throughout the process. We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives, assess litigation risks, and pursue practical outcomes that support their long-term financial security.

Wherever possible, we seek opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently. However, when litigation is required, we are prepared to guide clients through the process with clear advice and strong advocacy.

Many people are surprised to learn that de facto couples may have rights and obligations relating to property and financial matters following separation.

Whether a relationship involved shared property, joint finances, children or significant financial contributions, it is important to obtain advice regarding your entitlements and available options.

We assist de facto partners with:

• Negotiating financial settlements

• Property division

• Superannuation issues

• Spousal maintenance claims

• Consent Orders and formal agreements

• Court proceedings where necessary

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