Asset Protection Lawyers Melbourne 

A family law asset protection strategy gives you control over how your property, finances, and business interests are treated if a relationship ends, before a court is ever required to make that decision.

Is This the Right Service for You? 

You may need asset protection advice if: 

• You are getting married or moving in with a partner and want to protect pre-existing assets 

• You own a business and are concerned about its exposure in a relationship breakdown 

• You are entering a second marriage or blended family situation 

• You have received or expect to receive a significant inheritance 

• You hold assets through a family trust or company structure 

• You are separating and want to understand your position before negotiations begin 

• You want to formalise a property settlement without going to court 

  
  

Our Asset Protection Services 

Binding financial agreements: We draft prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements for married and de facto couples. When properly executed, a binding financial agreement removes the need for court involvement and gives both parties certainty about their financial future. 

Pre-separation strategy and advice: If you are considering separation but have not yet taken any formal steps, this is where to start. We assess your asset position, explain your entitlements, and identify the risks before negotiations begin. 

Property settlement: We act for you in negotiating and formalising the division of assets, liabilities and financial resources after separation. This includes real estate, savings, investments, business interests and superannuation. 

Trust and business structure advice: We advise on how courts treat trusts and companies when property is divided on separation, and where your current structure leaves you exposed. If you hold significant assets through a trust or business entity, you need specific advice, not general reassurance. 

Superannuation splitting: Superannuation is treated as property under the Family Law Act 1975 and can be divided between parties on separation. We advise on how superannuation interests are split and ensure any agreement meets the current legal requirements. 

Freezing orders and injunctive relief: If you have reason to believe your partner is hiding, transferring or dissipating assets before a settlement is reached, we can apply to the court for urgent orders to freeze those assets and protect your position. 

What to Expect When You Work With Us 

Step 1: Tell us your situation.  

You speak with one of our lawyers about your assets, your relationship status, and what you want to protect. We give you a clear picture of your options at that first conversation. 

Step 2: We recommend the right approach.  

Depending on where you are in your relationship, that may be a binding financial agreement, a review of your existing structures, or a property settlement strategy. We explain what each involves and what it costs before you commit. 

Step 3: We prepare and execute your agreement.  

For financial agreements, we draft the document, your partner obtains independent legal advice from a separate solicitor, and both parties sign. For property matters, we negotiate on your behalf and formalise the outcome through consent orders or a financial agreement. 

Step 4: You have certainty.  

Once your agreement is in place, both parties know exactly where they stand. We advise you on when to review it as your circumstances change. 

Why Choose Family Lawyer AU for Asset Protection? 

No Hidden Fees 
You receive a written cost estimate before we begin any work. No hidden fees, no bill shock, and no ambiguity about what you are paying for. 

Nationwide Services 

We work with clients across every state and territory in Australia. Whether you are in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, or anywhere in between, consultations are available by phone and video. 

Personalised and Strategic advice   

Every client comes to us with a different asset position, a different relationship structure, and different risks. We give you advice built around your specific situation. 

Costs and Timeframes 

A straightforward binding financial agreement for two individuals with modest assets typically involves legal fees starting from $3,000 to $5,000 per party. Where your circumstances involve trusts, companies, or significant superannuation interests, costs are higher and we will tell you what to expect before we begin. 

Most standard financial agreements are completed within two to four weeks, provided both parties respond promptly and financial disclosure is straightforward. 

Property settlement advice and representation is priced based on complexity. We discuss this at your first consultation and provide a written estimate. 

Call 1300 717 173 or book online for a cost estimate based on your specific circumstances. 

Related Services 

Property and Financial Settlements — Dividing assets and liabilities after separation, by agreement or through the courts. 

Divorce — The formal legal process for ending a marriage under Australian law. 

De Facto Relationships — Property and financial rights for couples separating without having married. 

Spousal Maintenance — Advice on ongoing financial support obligations after separation. 

Superannuation — Splitting superannuation interests as part of a property settlement or financial agreement. 

Speak With an Asset Protection Lawyer Today 

The earlier you put the right structures in place, the more options you have. We are here to help you protect what you have built before a court gets to decide.

We are based at Level 45, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Consultations are available in person, by phone, and by video.

Call 1300 717 173 or book online. All enquiries are confidential.