We advise clients about the finalisation of their property and financial affairs prior to and following separation.

 

Where a de-facto relationship breaks down, those parties generally have similar entitlements to finalise their property and financial affairs to those that are married.

The Family Law Act 1975, provides that a de-facto relationship exists where you and a partner or former partner have had a genuine domestic relationship.

There are a number of factors which point to whether you were in fact living on a genuine domestic basis some of these include whether you lived together, shared finances or financially supported one another, presented to your community as a couple, have children together among other matters.

You have two years from the date of separation to seek the assistance of the Court to finalise your property settlement.

It's important to get the right advice about what your entitlements are and how you can separate the financial ties you may have with your former partner.

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Lagom Family Law pride ourselves on delivering bespoke, considered and personally tailored planning for our clients in all aspects of their family law matter including separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, child support, divorce, mediation, Court applications as well as collaborative matters.

We aim to provide expert advice in a respectful, approachable, ethical and affordable manner to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

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Daniel

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Samantha

“Thank you Lichee for your support over some very difficult months, always there with a friendly ear and looking out for my best interests while helping me to finalise my property settlement out of Court. Thank you”

Pippa

“I wanted to keep costs down and respect all parties, especially our young son. Lichee achieved this with the right mix of competence and compassion. I highly recommend Lagom to anyone needing Family Law assistance”

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