Alternatives to Hiring a Family Lawyer for a Victoria Property Settlement
A Melbourne family lawyer charges $300–$800/hr and $3,000+ for consent orders. Here are 7 alternatives for your Victoria property settlement — with real costs and tradeoffs.
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Best Victoria Divorce Asset Division Tool for Middle-Income Couples
Earn too much for Legal Aid but can't justify $300–$800/hr lawyers? Here's the best property settlement tool for middle-income Victorians dividing assets.
Consent Orders vs Binding Financial Agreement Victoria: Which Is Right for You?
Consent orders and binding financial agreements are Victoria's two paths to a legally binding property split. Here's how they differ, what each costs, and when to use which.
De Facto Property Rights Victoria: What You're Entitled to After Separation
De facto couples in Victoria have the same property rights as married couples under the Family Law Act — but you must act within two years of separation. Here's what you need to know.
Divorce Settlement Calculator Australia: How to Estimate Your Property Split
There's no official divorce settlement calculator in Australia — the split is discretionary. Here's how courts actually calculate property divisions and how to estimate yours.
Family Dispute Resolution Victoria: What to Expect Before Court
Family dispute resolution is compulsory in Victoria before most court applications for property settlement. Here's how FDR works, what it costs, and how to prepare.
Family Law Superannuation Regulations 2025: How Super Is Split in Divorce
The Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2025 govern how retirement savings are valued and divided. Here's the step-by-step process including Form 6 and the 28-day trustee rule.
Full and Frank Disclosure Family Law: What You Must Provide
Full and frank financial disclosure is a legal duty in Australian family law, now codified in the Family Law Act since June 2025. Here's exactly what you must provide.
How to Divide Property in a Victoria Divorce Without a Lawyer
Yes, you can divide property in a Victoria divorce without a lawyer. Here's the exact step-by-step process, what it costs, and when you should hire one anyway.
Removing Spouse from Mortgage After Divorce in Australia
Removing a spouse from a joint mortgage after divorce requires sealed court orders, a full bank application, and Victorian stamp duty paperwork. Here's the complete process.
Section 79 Family Law Act: How Property Is Divided in Victoria
Section 79 of the Family Law Act governs property settlement in Victoria. Learn the four-step framework, non-financial contributions, and what 'just and equitable' really means.
Spousal Maintenance Victoria: Who Qualifies, How Much, How Long
Spousal maintenance in Victoria is decided on financial need vs capacity to pay. Here's how courts assess maintenance under the Family Law Act and what to realistically expect.
Victoria Divorce Financial Worksheet vs Online Divorce Service: Which Do You Actually Need?
A financial worksheet guide and an online consent order service solve different problems. Here's what each does, what they cost, and why most Victorians need both — in order.
Victoria Property Settlement Guide vs Family Lawyer: Which Do You Need?
A DIY Victoria property settlement guide handles most consent-order divorces for about $35 AUD. A family lawyer costs $3,000+. Here's exactly when each is right.