If your marriage or de facto relationship has ended, our family law lawyers in Adelaide and Mount Barker can help you resolve any disputes about property or children as amicably and with as little stress as possible, while ensuring that your rights are protected.

Property Settlements

There is no automatic 50–50 split of property when a relationship ends. Where the parties cannot agree how their property should be divided, the court will look at each party’s—

• financial contributions;
• non-financial contributions; and
• future needs;

and decide what percentage of the property each party should receive. The court can then make orders to implement the division of the property, including requiring a person to—

• pay money;
• sell or transfer property;
• split superannuation;
• sign any document; and
• make ongoing maintenance payments.

If the parties cannot agree who gets the family home, the court will often order that the home be sold and that the proceeds of the sale be divided as above.

An experienced lawyer can advise you about how the rules apply to your particular situation, and can help you ensure that you legal rights are protected while resolving any disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Time Limits for Property

If you were married, you have one year from the date that your divorce is final to apply to the court for a financial order.

If you were in a de facto relationship, you have two years from the date that your de facto relationship ended to apply to the court for a financial order.

Seeing a lawyer early allows the lawyer to prepare adequately before filing documents in court. It’s the best way to ensure a good outcome.

Children’s Disputes

If you have a dispute about the continued parenting of your children, our experienced lawyers can help you reach an agreement that’s in the best interests of your children, or guide you through the relevant court processes if necessary.

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