I would like to know if a HECS debt by one party is to be included in property settlement. Consent orders are already drawn up and lodge with court back in 2012 however party is now saying his HECS debt should be included and wants me to take on a % of this debt. I was advised at time by my solicitor as well as a legal aid solicitor that HECS debt is classed as a personal debt and did not get included in property settlement as it is not part of the pool. Thanks