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Property Settlement Lawyers — Melbourne

Separated and need to divide your property, super and debts fairly? We guide you from first advice to final orders — by agreement wherever possible, and firmly in Court when it's not.

What is a property settlement?

A property settlement is the legal division of everything you and your former partner own and owe — the home, savings, superannuation, businesses, vehicles and debts — after a marriage or de facto relationship ends. It's separate from your divorce and applies to de facto couples too.

At My Lawyer Melbourne we help you reach a fair outcome without unnecessary conflict or cost — and protect your position if the other side won't be reasonable.

What we help with

The family homeSuperannuation splitsSavings & investmentsBusinesses & trustsVehicles & assetsDebts & liabilitiesConsent ordersBinding financial agreements

How it works

1
Get advice early

We assess your asset pool and explain what a fair split looks like for you.

2
Negotiate

We put your position to the other side and work toward agreement — most matters settle here.

3
Formalise it

We draft consent orders or a binding financial agreement so the deal is legally locked in.

4
Court, if needed

If agreement isn't possible, we prepare and run your case in the Federal Circuit & Family Court.

Time limits apply. Married couples generally have 12 months from divorce; de facto couples 2 years from separation. Get advice early.

Common questions

How long do I have to claim a property settlement?

Married couples generally must apply within 12 months of a divorce; de facto couples within 2 years of separation. Time limits are strict — speak to us early.

Do we have to go to court?

Usually not. Most settlements are resolved by negotiation and consent orders. Court is a last resort.

Is everything split 50/50?

No. The Court weighs each person's contributions and future needs — it's case by case, not automatically halved.

Can I get advice in my own language?

Yes — we have lawyers who speak Punjabi, Arabic and Hindi, among others.

Separated? Get your fair share.

Talk to My Lawyer Melbourne — clear advice, fixed-fee first consult, Victoria-wide.

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