There’s no automatic 50/50. The court looks at the whole picture — contributions, future needs and what’s fair. We’ll tell you where you’re likely to stand.
Contrary to a common myth, there’s no automatic 50/50 split. Property settlement in Australia follows a structured approach that looks at the whole picture and what’s just and equitable.
The asset pool (including superannuation), each person’s financial and non-financial contributions (including as homemaker and parent), and future needs — like care of children, income and health.
Super is treated as property and can be split as part of the settlement, which many people don’t realise.
Most settlements are reached by agreement and formalised as consent orders or a binding financial agreement — far cheaper than a contested case.
We assess your likely entitlement, negotiate a fair settlement, and formalise it properly. Book a consult to find out where you stand.
Not automatically — there’s no set split. The court looks at contributions, future needs and what’s just and equitable.
Yes — super is treated as property and can be split as part of a settlement.
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