property settlement

Hi All, Me and the wife have been married for over 10 years. It is looking like we are going to separate. I have a house overseas I’ve had for 25 years and (which means had 15 years prior to marrying her) that she has not contributed to. I have a BFA in place to protect this asset. The BFA...

Hi All, I’ve been granted Legal Aid through the Legal Services Commission of South Australia to assist with pre-action procedures and an FDR conference for property and parenting matters. I’m very grateful for this support, but I’m concerned that some of the advice from my appointed lawyer...

I got married without a prenuptial or property agreement. After the marriage, I used my own funds to purchase a house. It has been two years, and I am now considering a divorce. Is it possible for me to retain full ownership of the house, given that I was the one who paid for it?

There were a few issues identified during the pre-purchase inspection and the real estate agent agreed to fix them before settlement. I had inspected the property before settlement and there were no signs of any work being done and I informed my solicitor about the potential delays. Despite many...

Hi, I was married for 10 years and got divorced for almost two years by now. Yes, 12 months has passed since the divorce order came in to effect. I am aware "once your divorce is final you only have 12 months to make an application to the Court for a property settlement unless there are...

My husband left us (me and 4 kids) since after AVO issued (5 years back) and stopped paying mortgage council strata since 7 years and kept telling he does not want to claim the house we live and gave away to me. He left us after borrowing 300k on the house loan. Now when I ask him to change the...

Hi Thanks in advance for giving me some pointers/help. married 4 years together total of 5 years. My wife has lodged an AVO against me reporting financial abuse. This will be be contested as it is simply not true and is being used as a tool to get me out of the house as she wants to sell it. I...

Hello, I would really appreciate any advice you can offer, as I am now out of funds & refuse to throw any more $$$ at a solicitor who was totally irrelevant & ineffective. Court ordered, signed consent orders for property settlement. Family home to be sold / personal property to be returned...

Just wondering whether anyone is familiar with the new changes to Qld's property contract, Clause 6.2, which allows either party to delay settlement by 5 days. My conveyancer's law firm seems to have business dealings with the seller which I worry may be hindering negotiations over my...

Hi Quick question, If I may, Ex has left house permanently, I have asked my solicitor, his solicitor, and the police for the all keys and remotes pertaining to the still jointly owned property, which I have exclusive rights to in consent orders, no one has actioned or even acknowledged this, how...