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• Property settlements
• A property settlement is one of the most
  important features of separation/divorce as it
  sets out how the assets of the relationship will
  be divided. Dividing properties in a divorce
  means all the assets such as real estate, car,
  savings, shares, superannuation, and debts will
  be split between partners. Financial and property
  settlement is a difficult problem that you should
  ask for legal advices from a family law
  specialist as early as possible.
• When intending to get a divorce, the couple
  should sort out the property settlement
  agreement. If the agreement can't be reached, the
  couple will be required to attend the dispute
  resolution for their property settlement issues
  before going to court. The Family Court of
  Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia
  use dispute resolution services as they are an
  affordable and often quick option for resolving
  disputes, while allowing you greater control and
  management of the process and the outcome. You
  should seek legal advice before deciding what the
  best option for your dispute is. A lawyer will be
  able to help you understand your rights and
  responsibilities and also help you and your
  former partner reach an agreement without needing
  to come to court.
• Once you and your former partner have come to an
  agreement through dispute resolution then you can
  make a parenting plan or file consent orders with
  the Court. If the agreement still can't be made,
  the court will make the decisions for your
  property division based on differents factors,
  including
• The duration of the marriage
• The age and health of each spouse
• The contributions made to the marriage by each
  spouse
• The current income and earning potential of each
  spouse
• The child rearing responsibilities of each spouse

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