At Capelin Law, we understand that sorting out your finances with an ex can be a complicated and emotional process.
Our experienced team is here to help with your property settlement and reach a fair outcome as smoothly as possible.
Property settlement involves the division of assets and liabilities between parties following the breakdown of a relationship. It covers everything that each of the parties may have brought into the relationship, from real estate to personal belongings, investments, and debts.
Our goal is to help you achieve a fair and equitable distribution of property.
We offer a comprehensive range of property settlement services to meet your needs:
We work to resolve disputes amicably, without resorting to lengthy and costly court proceedings.
Our team has decades of experience successfully handling property settlement cases in North Sydney.
We provide tailored legal solutions based on your unique circumstances.
Our proven track record speaks for itself. We consistently achieve favourable outcomes for our clients.
We understand the emotional challenges involved and offer compassionate support throughout the process.
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We start with a detailed consultation to understand your situation and provide you an outline of the steps required.
We facilitate negotiations and mediation sessions to reach an agreement without going to court.
Property settlements can be challenging due to various issues, such as:
Hidden assets
Emotional and psychological factors
We are experienced in handling these issues and work diligently to find solutions.
In addition to property settlement, we offer a wide range of family law services:
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The duration of a property settlement can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the willingness of both parties to reach an agreement. Typically, it can take several months to a years.
Simple cases may be resolved more quickly, while complex ones involving significant assets or disputes may take longer.
Several factors are considered during a property settlement, including:
Assets and debts are divided based on what is considered just and equitable. This doesn’t always mean a 50/50 split.
The division takes into account each party’s contributions, future needs, and the best interests of any children involved.
The goal is to reach a fair outcome that provides for both parties’ future well-being.
Mediation is a process where both parties meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to negotiate and reach an agreement on the division of assets and liabilities.
Mediation can be a less adversarial and cost-effective way to resolve disputes outside of court. It encourages open communication and collaboration.
Yes, many property settlements are reached through negotiation and mediation without the need for court intervention.
Reaching an agreement outside of court can save time, reduce costs, and minimise stress. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, going to court may be necessary.
If you suspect your ex-partner is hiding assets, it’s crucial to inform your lawyer. They can take steps to uncover hidden assets, such as obtaining financial records and conducting investigations.
Courts take a dim view of dishonesty and may impose penalties on parties who try to conceal assets.
Once a property settlement agreement is finalised and made legally binding, it is generally difficult to change.
However, under certain circumstances, such as a significant change in financial circumstances or evidence of fraud, it may be possible to apply to the court for a variation of orders.
Andrew Capelin is the Principal of Capelin Law; he is a lawyer, mediator and collaborative practitioner with over 25 years of experience in legal practice and business. Capelin Law is built on the belief in making every effort to help people resolve their issues without using a court. This approach is faster, cheaper and less stressful. Therefore we believe it is just a better way of doing things.
Andrew practiced as a barrister for about 10 years which makes him very competent and confident in a courtroom! Ironically, Andrew now handles very few litigation matters these days, preferring to focus on helping families resolve their issues collaboratively.
Consequently, Andrew finds collaborative practice to be a very fulfilling part of the work that he does and is passionate in his belief that it gives better outcomes for families.
Andrew’s other passion is playing golf.