FAMILY LAW
$3.4M Property Settlement Achieved at Mediation
Client:
Heritage Home Goods
Year
2025
The Situation
Following a 14-year marriage, our client faced a complex property settlement involving a family business, four investment properties, and substantial superannuation entitlements. The other party disputed our client's contributions throughout the marriage and was seeking a highly inequitable division of the asset pool.
Key Issues:
Significant dispute over valuation of the family business
Other party disputing non-financial contributions of our client
Complex superannuation splitting arrangements required
Strong desire to resolve without going to court
Our Approach
Barrister conducted a detailed analysis of the entire asset pool, engaging business valuers, property experts, and financial advisors. We built a compelling case documenting our client's financial and non-financial contributions throughout the relationship and prepared thoroughly for mediation.
Strategic Steps
Engaged independent business valuer to establish accurate business worth
Documented all financial and non-financial contributions comprehensively
Obtained independent property valuations for all four investment properties
Prepared detailed position papers and negotiation strategy for mediation
The Outcome
A $3,400,000 settlement was reached at mediation — without the cost, stress, or delay of a court hearing. Our client achieved a fair outcome and was able to move forward with complete financial security and peace of mind.
