The breakdown of a de facto relationship can raise many of the same legal and financial issues as the end of a marriage. Under the Family Law Act, eligible de facto partners may have rights in relation to property settlement, spousal maintenance and financial support. Whether those rights arise depends on factors such as the length of the relationship, whether the parties lived together on a genuine domestic basis, whether they have children together, and the financial and non-financial contributions each person made during the relationship. Obtaining early legal advice is important to understand your entitlements and protect your position.

At Gramelis Attorneys Family Lawyers, our team of expert family lawyers regularly advise clients on all aspects of de facto property settlements, from straightforward asset division to complex financial disputes involving family businesses, companies, trusts, investment properties, inheritances and superannuation. We also assist with negotiated settlements, Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements, helping clients resolve disputes efficiently wherever possible while protecting their long-term financial interests.

Where agreement cannot be reached, we provide strategic representation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in disputes concerning property division, spousal maintenance and related financial matters. Every case is approached on its own facts, with careful consideration given to financial and non-financial contributions, homemaker and parenting contributions, future needs and the factors the Court is required to consider when determining a just and equitable outcome.

From our offices in Sydney CBD, Bankstown, Bondi Junction and Double Bay, Gramelis Attorneys Family Lawyers advises and represents clients throughout Sydney, New South Wales and across Australia. Whether you have recently separated, are negotiating a de facto property settlement or require advice about your legal rights, our experienced family lawyers provide practical, strategic advice focused on achieving a fair and commercially sensible resolution.