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Legal JourneysProperty Settlement Journey

Property Settlement Journey

Your step-by-step roadmap to dividing assets after separation

Family Court of Western Australia Est. Duration: 6-24 months

Your Progress

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This journey guides you through the process of dividing property, assets, and debts after separation.

This is a general guide only. Your situation may require different steps. Consider seeking legal advice.

Your Roadmap

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Assess Your Situation

2-4 weeks
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Understand the property settlement process and identify all assets and liabilities.

The 4-Step Process

  • 1. Identify the property pool (all assets & liabilities)
  • 2. Assess contributions (financial & non-financial)
  • 3. Consider future needs (age, health, earning capacity)
  • 4. Determine what is just and equitable

Tasks

Understand the 4-step process
List all assets
List all debts
Obtain property valuations
Get superannuation statements

Required Documents

  • Property valuationsCurrent market values
  • Super statementsAll superannuation accounts
  • Bank statementsAll accounts
  • Loan statementsAll debts
You have 12 months from divorce to apply for property settlement
De facto couples have 2 years from separation
2

Negotiate Agreement

4-12 weeks
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3

Formalise Agreement

2-4 weeks
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4

Court Application (If No Agreement)

2-4 weeks
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5

Disclosure & Compliance

Ongoing
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6

Final Hearing

1-3 days (12-24 months after filing)
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Track Your Deadlines

Add important dates to your calendar to stay on top of deadlines.

Go to Calendar

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