Two Views on Property Settlement

In this episode Benjamin and Heather switched up the format, with each asking the other increasingly challenging questions about property settlement. It opened up so really honest conversation about the difficulties involved with property settlement specifically and separation more generally.These two family law experts dealt with the following questions: •The biggest mistake people make when negotiating a property settlement. •The number one tip to avoid going to court to finalise a property settlement. •The toughest property settlement case Heather has dealt with in her long career. •How lawyers help people figure out what to expect in a property settlement. •Whether it's possible to reach a settlement out of court if the separation is hostile. •Dealing with financial imbalance in property settlement •The pros and cons of divorce....is the whole thing worth it?Episode note (important): This episode includes discussion of parenting arrangements and property matters in response to listener questions, recorded before changes to family law provisions commenced on 6 May 2024 (parenting) and 10 June 2025 (property). The way the Court approaches these issues has been updated since this recording, so some legal references in these parts of the episode may now be out of date. Please seek current legal advice and refer to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and Attorney-General’s Department resources for the latest information.