Locke Family Law provides strategic legal support for complex property settlement matters, including business assets, property portfolios, trust structures, and superannuation. Now it needs to be divided accurately, equitably, and by someone who understands the financial complexity from the inside.
At Locke Family Law, that's what we do.
Most people know they're entitled to a share of the assets during a divorce or separation. What they don't always know is how complex that process can become, or how much the decisions made early on can affect the outcome.
It covers more than you might think.
A property settlement determines how assets, liabilities, and financial resources are divided after a relationship ends. This includes real estate, bank accounts, investments, businesses, trusts, superannuation, inheritances, and debts. It applies to both married and de facto couples, including same-sex couples.
Time limits apply, and they matter.
Married couples must commence proceedings within 12 months of divorce. De facto couples must commence within two years of separation. Missing these deadlines can significantly affect your entitlements. Early advice is critical.
The financial decisions you make now have long-term consequences.
What you agree to, what you disclose, and what steps you take in the early stages of a property settlement can affect the outcome significantly.
Understanding your position before you commit to anything is one of the most important first steps.
Complex property settlement advice may be right for you if:
You are separating from a marriage or de facto relationship…
and have significant assets, property, or financial structures that need to be carefully divided.
Your matter involves a business, trust, investment portfolio or other complex financial structure…
that requires someone with the financial depth to understand it.
You are concerned that the other party is not being transparent about assets or income…
and you need someone who knows where to look and how to ask the right questions.
You want to understand your actual entitlements…
before agreeing to anything.
You are a creditor, trustee, shareholder, or executor…
whose interests are affected by a family law property matter.
You need advice about spousal maintenance or adult child maintenance…
in conjunction with your property settlement.
High-conflict family law and coercive control matters need the experience that general family law practice doesn't cover.
Our values-driven commitment reflects Natalie's longstanding relationship with the DV service community and her history with Women's Legal Service Queensland. Please mention this when you get in touch.
Answers to your complex property settlement questions.
Complex property settlements can feel overwhelming, particularly when significant assets, business interests, or trust structures are involved. We have compiled answers to the questions that come up most often from clients navigating high-value divorce and de facto settlements in Queensland. If you can’t find your answer here, get in touch directly.
How is property divided in a divorce or separation in Australia?
Property division in Australia is not an automatic 50/50 split. The Family Court considers a range of factors, including the financial and non-financial contributions each party made to the relationship, the future needs of each party, and what is just and equitable in the circumstances. This applies to both married and de facto couples, including same-sex couples. Getting early legal advice about your specific situation is the most important first step.
What assets are included in a property settlement?
How long do I have to finalise a property settlement after separation?
What happens if my former partner is hiding assets or not being transparent about their finances?
Do I have to go to court for a property settlement?
How is superannuation treated in a property settlement?
The word ‘strategy’ is intentional because you don't leave with a brochure and a follow-up email. You leave with a real picture of your situation, an honest assessment of what it will take to reach a resolution, and a specific plan for how to get there.
Book your $495 strategy session with our Principal, Natalie Locke, at Locke Family Law today.
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