Family Lawyer Shepparton– Property Settlements, Divorce & Financial Agreements
Clear, practical advice on dividing assets, formalising agreements, and obtaining divorce. Fixed fees available.
Assisting clients in Shepparton and surrounding regions.
What we do
Property Settlements
Advice and representation in dividing assets, liabilities and superannuation following separation.
Financial Agreements (Binding Financial Agreements)
Preparation and advice on pre-nuptial, post-separation and asset protection agreements.
Divorce Applications
Assistance with sole and joint divorce applications, including court filing and process management.
Financial Agreements under the Family Law Act
We prepare and advise on binding financial agreements, including:
Pre-relationship (prenups)
During relationship agreements
Post-separation agreements
These agreements can provide certainty and protect assets.
Why Enter a Financial Agreement?
A financial agreement can:
Protect assets brought into the relationship
Protect family wealth or inheritances
Provide certainty and avoid disputes
Avoid Court proceedings
Finalise financial matters after separation
Legal Requirements
For a financial agreement to be binding:
It must be in writing and signed
Each party must receive independent legal advice
A lawyer must sign a certificate confirming that advice
The agreement must not be terminated or set aside
Fixed Fees
Drafting a financial agreement: from $3,500 + GST
Independent legal advice (certificate only): from $1,500 + GST
Fees vary depending on complexity, asset pool and negotiations required.
Divorce Lawyer Shepparton – Fixed Fee Divorce Applications
We prepare and lodge your divorce application, manage the process, and ensure everything is done correctly.
What we do
We assist with both joint and sole divorce applications, including:
Preparing your application
Filing with the Court
Service requirements (for sole applications)
Managing the process through to finalisation
We ensure your application is completed correctly and efficiently.
Am I Eligible for Divorce?
You can apply for divorce if:
You have been separated for at least 12 months, and
There is no reasonable likelihood of reconciliation, and
You meet Australian jurisdiction requirements
Fixed Fees
Joint divorce application: from $750 + GST
Sole divorce application: from $950 + GST
Court filing fees are additional.
Property Settlement Lawyer Shepparton – Asset Division After Separation
Clear advice on dividing property, assets and superannuation. Fixed fee options available.
Property Settlement Services
We assist with the division of assets following separation, including:
Real estate (family home, investment properties)
Savings, shares and investments
Superannuation
Businesses and trusts
Debts and liabilities
We provide clear advice on your likely entitlement and options.
What is a Property Settlement?
A property settlement determines how assets, liabilities and financial resources are divided after separation.
It can be finalised by:
Agreement between the parties
A financial agreement
Court orders (if required)
Fees
Initial advice (fixed fee consultation): $350 + GST
Further work is quoted based on scope, including negotiation, drafting and court applications.