Court Proceedings

Court Proceedings

Sometimes, there can be a severe breakdown in the negotiations and the relationship of the two parties involved. This may result in

• the inability or refusal of one party to meet financial obligations or make payments  
• one party’s attempt to sell possessions and assets without consent
• attempts to claim an entitlement like superannuation without consent
• delays in negotiations that are unacceptable to the other party’s circumstances

In these difficult cases, the Court can facilitate an effective and appropriate outcome. Only 5% of property settlements result in Court proceedings the other 95% are resolved in the negotiation and through various dispute resolution techniques. At all times, your solicitor can discuss and inform you of your options. Everyone considers court proceedings a last option, and even during court proceedings, if the two parties feel they can reach a settlement and agreement, then Negotiations can still happen.

Such proceedings are conducted in the Federal Magistrates Court, or the Family court of Australia.

If you would like to know more please see our article regarding Family Court Proceedings

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