Property settlement lawyers help separating couples divide assets, debts and superannuation fairly.
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The court looks at the asset pool, each party's financial and non-financial contributions, future needs such as care of children and earning capacity, and whether the result is just and equitable. Superannuation can be split. Agreements can be made binding through consent orders or a financial agreement.
Why family property settlement matters
A property settlement determines who keeps the home, how super is divided and who carries debts. It is often the biggest financial decision of a person's life.
The Australian context
Courts follow a structured approach under the Family Law Act: identify the asset pool, assess contributions, consider future needs, and check the result is just and equitable. Superannuation can be split. Married couples have 12 months after divorce, and de facto couples two years after separation, to apply.
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Cairns City, QLD · Cairns & Far North
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Adams United Lawyers provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Binding Financial Agreements, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Binding Financial Agreements+7 moreFamily Law · Property & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal Injury · Divorce & SeparationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Burleigh Heads, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hunter Family Law provides legal services in Burleigh Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+4 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement
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Victoria Park, WA · Perth East
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Prime Law Pty Ltd provides legal services in Victoria Park, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Divorce & Separation.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Divorce & Separation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Criminal Law · Family Property Settlement · Binding Financial Agreements · Administrative & Government Law
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North Lakes, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Journey Family Lawyers provides legal services in North Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Family Property Settlement.
Family Law+4 moreDivorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Property & Conveyancing
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Justice Family Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Binding Financial Agreements
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Yarraville, VIC · Western Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Boon Legal provides legal services in Yarraville, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Powers of Attorney & GuardianshipNo win, no fee
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Albury, NSW · Riverina & Murray
★★★★★★★★★★3.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Robb & Associates Solicitors provides legal services in Albury, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Binding Financial Agreements.
Family Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Binding Financial Agreements · Family Property Settlement · Surrogacy & Adoption · Divorce & Separation · De Facto Relationships
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Cairns City, QLD · Cairns & Far North
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Reaston Drummond Law provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Property Settlement · Parenting & Child Custody · Binding Financial Agreements · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Maryborough, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
★★★★★★★★★★2.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cate & Co Lawyers and Associates provides legal services in Maryborough, QLD. Listed practice areas include Domestic Violence & AVOs, Property & Conveyancing and Family Property Settlement.
Domestic Violence & AVOs+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Child Protection & Care Matters · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Summer Hill, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hogg & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Summer Hill, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Domestic Violence & AVOs · De Facto Relationships · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Parenting & Child Custody · Mediation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Nedlands, WA · Perth CBD
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Crossing Family Lawyers provides legal services in Nedlands, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · De Facto Relationships
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Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Gilberts Legal provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Family Property Settlement · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Mark Stocks Lawyers provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Family Property Settlement · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Child Protection & Care Matters
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Merimbula, NSW · South Coast
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David Griffiths Lawyers provides legal services in Merimbula, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Property Settlement · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Broken Hill, NSW · Far West
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Rachel Storey & Associates provides legal services in Broken Hill, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Family Property Settlement · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Deceased Estate Lawyers Perth provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
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Bega, NSW · South Coast
Jennifer Chalker Lawyer provides legal services in Bega, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Parenting & Child Custody · General Practice (regional generalist)Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Mount Barker, SA · Barossa & Adelaide Hills
Von Doussas Lawyers, Charles Gillam provides legal services in Mount Barker, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Family Property Settlement
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(1,190)Google rating from 1,190 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Vicki Philipoff Settlements Perth provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Business & Commercial Law · Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer) · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Family Property Settlement · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(337)Google rating from 337 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Preston Law Cairns provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Workers Compensation · Family Law · Employment Law · Building & Construction · Family Property SettlementNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(273)Google rating from 273 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Distinct Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Blackwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas and Family Property Settlement.
Property & Conveyancing+2 morePartner & Family Visas · Family Property Settlement
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(252)Google rating from 252 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
West Perth Property Settlements provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Property Settlement and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreFamily Property Settlement · Family Law · Divorce & Separation · Commercial Property & Leasing · Strata & Body Corporate
Understand the next step
A practical guide to family property settlement
What to discuss at the first meeting
A useful assessment starts with the full financial picture, not only the family home. Explain ownership, liabilities and any business or trust interests so the lawyer can identify the information still needed.
Ask whether transfers, refinancing and tax advice are included or need separate professionals and budgets.
How the engagement may progress
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Explain the relationship history, current arrangements and outcome you want. Identify immediate concerns and provide every existing order or agreement.
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Discuss negotiation and family dispute resolution. Parenting applications generally involve prior dispute resolution unless an exception applies; ask the lawyer to assess the appropriate process.
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Ask how an agreement would be documented and implemented. Clarify who handles related transfers, finance and estate-planning work.
Fees and the scope of work
Ask for separate estimates for advice, negotiation, document preparation and court work. A fixed divorce-application fee does not necessarily cover parenting or financial disputes.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Highlight court dates, proposed travel or relocation and any planned property sale. Ask which time limits apply to your particular issues rather than assuming there is one deadline for everything.
Questions to ask a family property settlement adviser
What valuations or further financial information are needed?
How would a proposed agreement be documented and implemented?
Will you handle parenting, property and divorce together or separately?
How will you communicate with me safely?
What would change the proposed approach or budget?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is property always split 50/50?
No. There's no automatic equal split. Contributions and future needs often move the result one way or the other.
Can superannuation be divided?
Yes. Super is treated as property and can be split between separating spouses or de facto partners by agreement or court order.
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced?
Not always. A simple divorce application can be filed online without one. It's worth getting advice before you apply if you have children, shared property or superannuation, because divorce starts the clock on time limits for property claims.
How long do I have to settle property after separating?
Married couples generally have 12 months from the date the divorce becomes final. De facto couples generally have two years from separation. After that you need the court's permission, which is not guaranteed.
