Getting Your Financial Settlement Right after Separation A Clean Financial Break Matters One of the most important things you can do after separation is get your financial settlement sorted properly. Leaving things unresolved creates risk. Either party ca n come back to the table later and what seemed agreed informally may not hold up. At Just Family Law, we work with people who need a financial settlement lawyer in Melbourne they can actually rely on. We make sure every agreement is fair, comprehensive, and documented in a way that protects you now and down the track. What We Do We help clients identify all the assets and liabilities in the relationship, un derstand how they are likely to be divided under the law, negotiate an outcome, and formalise that outcome through consent orders or a binding financial agreement. We work with people at all stages, whether you are just starting to think about this, alread y in negotiations, or trying to get an informal arrangement properly formalised. Speak with Someone Today Call us on 03 9793 7888 for a free 15 - minute consultation to talk through your situation without any obligation. Frequently Asked Questions What is a binding financial agreement? A binding financial agreement is a private contract between two parties that sets out how assets and liabilities will be divided. It does not need to be approved by a court but must meet strict legal requirements to be enforcea ble. Is superannuation included in a financial settlement? Yes. Superannuation is treated as an asset of the relationship and can be split between parties. The rules around super splitting are specific and we can walk you through what applies in your situa tion. What if we cannot agree on the value of assets? Independent valuations can be obt ained for property, businesses and other assets where value is disputed. This is a normal part of the process and we can help coordinate it.