Making the agreement final
An agreement over the kitchen table isn't binding. Two things are.
Once you've agreed, the settlement is formalised either by consent orders, which the court makes on the papers without a hearing, or by a binding financial agreement, a private contract that requires each of you to have independent legal advice.
Both are enforceable and both bring finality, including protection from a later claim. We advise on which suits you, draft the documents, and handle the transfers that follow, including stamp duty exemptions on the family home and the notice to a super fund.
If you can't agree, we negotiate, mediate, and if it comes to it, represent you in court. Keeping the home often means refinancing it into one name, and a mortgage broker can tell you early whether that's realistic. Stanford Financial is a separate company within Stanford Group, with its own licence and obligations. We only involve them with your permission, and you're free to use any broker or lender you choose.
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