property settlement

I got married without a prenuptial or property agreement. After the marriage, I used my own funds to purchase a house. It has been two years, and I am now considering a divorce. Is it possible for me to retain full ownership of the house, given that I was the one who paid for it?

There were a few issues identified during the pre-purchase inspection and the real estate agent agreed to fix them before settlement. I had inspected the property before settlement and there were no signs of any work being done and I informed my solicitor about the potential delays. Despite many...

Hi, I was married for 10 years and got divorced for almost two years by now. Yes, 12 months has passed since the divorce order came in to effect. I am aware "once your divorce is final you only have 12 months to make an application to the Court for a property settlement unless there are...

My husband left us (me and 4 kids) since after AVO issued (5 years back) and stopped paying mortgage council strata since 7 years and kept telling he does not want to claim the house we live and gave away to me. He left us after borrowing 300k on the house loan. Now when I ask him to change the...

Hi Thanks in advance for giving me some pointers/help. married 4 years together total of 5 years. My wife has lodged an AVO against me reporting financial abuse. This will be be contested as it is simply not true and is being used as a tool to get me out of the house as she wants to sell it. I...

Hello, I would really appreciate any advice you can offer, as I am now out of funds & refuse to throw any more $$$ at a solicitor who was totally irrelevant & ineffective. Court ordered, signed consent orders for property settlement. Family home to be sold / personal property to be returned...

Just wondering whether anyone is familiar with the new changes to Qld's property contract, Clause 6.2, which allows either party to delay settlement by 5 days. My conveyancer's law firm seems to have business dealings with the seller which I worry may be hindering negotiations over my...

Hi Quick question, If I may, Ex has left house permanently, I have asked my solicitor, his solicitor, and the police for the all keys and remotes pertaining to the still jointly owned property, which I have exclusive rights to in consent orders, no one has actioned or even acknowledged this, how...

feeling helpless at the moment concerning a property that we are meant to purchase. In May 2020, we entered into a lease contract with the agreement to purchase the property. In August 2020, we finalised the sale through an offer and acceptance contract that allowed 24 months for purchase. The...

I have no faith my ex will negotiate on our financial agreement. He’s been delaying 6 months and initially said he thought it would be super fair if I got 57% as I have no income 3 young children etc. he doesn’t see my current and future needs are far higher than his and the disability of one...