Recently separated? Dignified Divorce might be for you.

Have you recently separated?

Are you still on fairly amicable terms and talking about how to sensibly separate the assets?

Want to preserve the equity without wastage on legal fees?

We can support the process with our 'Dignified Divorce' solution packages suited for parties that have come to an agreement about how to settle the property division.

Applies to married or de facto couples.

How it works:

  • We take instructions from one of you, the other party is with self- represented or retains their own lawyer.

  • Time: Our average time for securing sealed Consent Orders is 6 - 8 weeks from initial retainer.

  • Consent Orders are Court approved settlement of your matter so you can divide super or transfer property without stamp duty being raised.

  • Both parties come away with a clean financial slate and no further claims can be made.

  • Fees (see below), parties can privately agree to share the costs.

Package A:

  • Consent Orders (a joint application to the Family Court)

  • Joint Letter to Court

  • Complimentary estate plan review

  • $3500 + gst

Package B:

  • Consent Orders (a joint application to the Family Court)

  • Joint Letter to Court

  • Transfer of one property and settlement of relevant cash adjustment at settlement

  • Complimentary estate plan review

  • $4900 + gst

Package C:

  • Consent Orders (a joint application to the Family Court)

  • Joint Letter to Court

  • Transfer of one property

  • Superannuation split

  • New Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Super death benefits update

  • $5500 + gst

Package D:

  • Consent Orders (a joint application to the Family Court)

  • Joint Letter to Court

  • Transfer of one property

  • Superannuation split

  • New Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Super death benefits update

  • Divorce (joint application)

  • $6400 + gst

Package E:

  • Review Proposed Consent Orders or Binding Financial Agreement drafted by other party

  • Confirm / settle balance sheet

  • Advise on the proposed terms settlement

  • Sign off on papers with client

  • Independent Solicitors Certificate

  • New Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Super death benefits update

  • Service provided remotely

  • $2500 + gst

Package F (tailored):

  • Consent Orders (a joint application to the Family Court)

  • Joint Letter to Court

  • Transfer of one or more properties

  • Superannuation split

  • New Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Super death benefits update

  • Other work as confirmed with client

  • $ TBC after our consultation

* standard outlays:

  • Family Court filing fee for Consent Orders $195

  • Title search if required $40

  • Family Court filing fee for Divorce $1060

If you would like to discuss how we can serve you on a confidential, complimentary discovery call, please book a time here.

I look forward to assisting you.

Caroline Cavanagh Lawyer

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