Is my ex entitled to half my house?

You do not have to be divorced to do property settlement. In fact, property settlement could technically occur the day after the parties have separated. Property settlement carries with it the fallacy that each party will automatically receive 50/50% split of the assets once married. This is not true. There is no presumption that a person is entitled to 50% of the relationship assets. There is also a belief that if a property is in only one party’s name then the other party cannot have a claim to the property. This is also not true. A property pool will include all assets of the parties regardless of who legally owns the asset. The Family Law Courts use a 4 step process to assess what each party would likely receive from the relationship asset pool. Try not to compare your matter with a friend’s, as every matter is different and what may appear on the face of it to be a simple property settlement may in fact be very complicated.

Property Settlement Lawyers near Ashgrove

Make sure you get the best outcome possible, for you and your families’ future. We will help:

Guide you through the entire Family Law process
Help you navigate through this difficult time
Get the outcome you need to move on with your life

More than 100+ years of combined lawyer experience.

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A fair property settlement, with less stress

Queensland Family Law Practice helps people near Ashgrove sort out property and finances after separation. We work from our office in nearby Kelvin Grove and act for families across Brisbane’s inner north-west, in person or by phone and video. Our aim is a fair division and a clean break, reached with as little conflict and cost as possible.

Property settlement runs alongside divorce but is separate from it, and strict time limits apply. We help you understand your position early and move toward a settlement that lets you plan ahead with confidence.

Many years acting for families across Brisbane’s inner north-west
Clear, practical advice focused on a fair outcome
We build the balance sheet and draft the orders for you
Our office is in nearby Kelvin Grove, easy to reach from Ashgrove
In person, phone or video appointments to suit you

Property settlement lawyers in Brisbane at Queensland Family Law Practice

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Serving QLD families over 100 years of combined lawyers experience

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07 3172 3777

How can we help?

We guide you through the whole property settlement process, from working out what is in the asset pool to documenting a binding agreement. We prepare the paperwork, exchange financial disclosure, negotiate on your behalf, and finalise the outcome through consent orders so it is enforceable. Most matters settle by agreement rather than a contested hearing, and we aim for that wherever it is realistic.

Why QFLP?

Families near Ashgrove choose us because we are organised, clear about costs and focused on a practical result. After your first discussion you receive a short written plan that sets out your options, the likely steps and realistic timeframes. We build the balance sheet, draft the orders and keep conflict low so you can move on.

You deal with a real person who knows your matter, not a call centre.

How property settlement works

A property settlement follows a clear path. First we identify everything you and your former partner own and owe, including the home, savings, superannuation and debts. Then we weigh the contributions each of you made and your future needs, and work out a division that is just and equitable. We document the agreed split through consent orders so both of you have certainty.

Dividing your property and finances

Reaching a fair split takes accurate information. We build a full balance sheet with supporting evidence, exchange the required financial disclosure, and arrange valuations where needed. We then frame offers designed to settle quickly and fairly, and explain the likely range of outcomes so you can make informed decisions.

A complete asset and liability schedule, with evidence
Full financial disclosure exchanged both ways
Settlements documented through binding consent orders
Advice on the time limits that apply after separation and divorce

Getting the financial picture right early is the key to a settlement that holds up and lets you plan ahead.

Superannuation, business and complex assets

Some property pools are more involved. We advise on splitting superannuation, dividing interests in a business or trust, dealing with investment properties, and handling inheritances or loans between family members. Where specialist valuations or accounting input are needed, we coordinate that so your settlement reflects the true value of what is involved.

Superannuation splitting handled correctly
Business, company and trust interests addressed
Investment properties and tax timing considered
Loans, gifts and inheritances factored into the pool

The more complex the assets, the more a clear, well-evidenced approach protects your position.

Property settlement support across Ashgrove and the inner north-west

We act for clients in Ashgrove and the surrounding inner north-west, including The Gap, Bardon, Red Hill, Enoggera, Newmarket, Alderley, Grange and Wilston. Our office in Kelvin Grove is a short drive away, and appointments are also available by phone and video. Wherever you are, you get the same practical, outcome-focused advice.

In-person meetings at our Kelvin Grove office, a short drive from Ashgrove
Phone and video appointments when that suits you better
Clear, staged costs so you always know where you stand
A written plan with clear next steps after your first conversation

You do not have to work through this on your own. After a single conversation you will have a clearer view of your entitlements and a sensible next step. Call us on (07) 3172 3777 or book a consultation, and we will help you move forward with confidence.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Clients describe our team as professional, empathetic and clear in the way we explain options and next steps.

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   Vicki H 
 02/07/2026
 
 
  I can't highly recommend Queensland Family Law Practice enough.   Shan and her team are great to deal with and professional.   Shan displays empathy and her insight helped me achieve a better than expected outcome in my Family dispute.   There was always regular communication between me and QFLP and all my emails were promptly answered.   I would be happy to use their services again if the need arises in the future.
  
 
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   annette olver 
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  Good day, I’d like to share my thoughts regarding my friend Haley Kennedy.
Recently seeing Hayley  was delighted to listen talk so passionately her job and how she remains so strongly committed to consistently providing her clients and staff with her  unique and extraordinary high level of service and professionalism. Lastly I must add that as Haley is a working Mother , she is remarkably time dedicated and maintains consistency and reliability 2nd to none.
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   Mark Monaghan 
 15/06/2026
 
 
  Extremely helpful, quick turn around, easy to deal with and great support
  
 
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   Wendy Ballard 
 11/06/2026
 
 
  Navigating a divorce has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. I could not have done this without the support and guidance of the team at QFLP. A highly informative and professional team who stayed with me for the journey. I have a very grateful heart - thank you QFLP!
  
 
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   Jawad Youssef (DigiArts) 
 10/06/2026
 
 
  I cannot speak highly enough of Hayley Kennedy from Queensland Family Law Practice. She has provided tremendous support throughout my children’s custody matter and has made a very difficult process much more manageable.

Hayley is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Beyond the legal guidance, she equipped me with practical tools to improve communication with my children and helped me better understand teenage behaviour and ways of thinking. That insight alone has made a significant difference in my relationship with them.

I am truly grateful for her support, patience, and guidance. I would highly recommend Hayley to anyone needing family law assistance.
  
 
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   Matthew Clark 
 06/06/2026
 
 
  I had never dealt with lawyers before and was feeling completely overwhelmed by a business dispute I was facing.

Hayley took the time to speak with me, quickly understood the situation, and helped me make sense of what needed to be done. She was calm, approachable, and explained everything in a way that made me feel at ease and back in control.

What really stood out was that Hayley didn’t just focus on the legal side — she took the time to consider who would be the best fit for me overall, including experience, personality, and who I would feel comfortable working with, as well as who had the capacity to take the matter on.
She explained, that is how the firm works, different many other lawyers.
QFLP is so much more than just giving legal advice.  Hayley explained to me that there is also an emotional outcome and QFLP place high importance on ensuring you are supported through , not just the legal process, but connecting you with other experts, because it is more than just a process, it is a part of your life’s journey.

Hayley connected me with a lawyer who would be the right fit for my situation, and took the time to speak with them directly to ensure they understood the background before connecting us.

It wasn’t just about the legal side — she understood the pressure I was under and helped me approach things in a much calmer and more controlled way, rather than reacting emotionally or feeling pushed into decisions.

Her initial advice and guidance at the outset made all the difference, and I would highly recommend her, and the team at QFLP, to anyone needing clear, practical and genuinely supportive advice and guidance.
  
 
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   B HC 
 06/05/2026
 
 
  I'd like to thank the team at QFLP and in particular Hayley, her knowledge, experience and real desire to help as well as her communication with me, through what has been a difficult time made the whole process so much more manageable to get through. Her overall demeanour and holistic approach to family law matters and genuine care for helping others are a credit to the team and the firm and i highly recommended them.

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The cost of legal advice should not stand in the way of getting support. Through our partnership with JustFund, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit for legal fees and expenses related to separation or relationship property proceedings.

You repay the loan at settlement, helping reduce the pressure of paying legal costs upfront.

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