Demystify the valuation process and educate and empower yourself into a confident player in your divorce settlement process! By the end of this episode, you'll gain valuable insights, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions when it comes to property & asset valuations in divorce and property settlement. 

In this episode, you'll embark on a journey of understanding as we explain property & asset valuations in divorce settlements. Get ready to learn the crucial aspects that will help you navigate this complex process with confidence.

Explore the role of valuers and delve into why their expertise is essential in divorce settlements. You'll gain insights into how to choose the right valuer and overcome challenges when your ex-partner disagrees or a mutual decision can't be reached.

Discover the ins and outs of the valuation process as we explore what needs to be valued, the methodologies used, and the importance of accurate documentation. We'll address specific scenarios, including high-conflict divorces and amicable separations, and shed light on the role of forensic accountants in complex cases.

Prepare to tackle practical challenges head-on, such as kerbside valuations, access to the property, and the crucial task of documenting your house's condition. We're here to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate valuations effectively.

 

Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different. 

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Untangling the Value: How to Navigate Valuations in Divorce & De Facto Separation Property Settlements

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• What is a valuer?

• How do you decide which valuer to use?

• How much does a valuer cost?

• Why do you need to use a valuer for your divorce settlement?

• What to do if your ex wont agree to a valuer?

• What happens if you can’t choose a valuer?

• How to get your ex agree on a valuer?

• What do you need to consider getting valued for your divorce proceedings?

• How do valuations happen?

• Do valuers come to your house?

• What is the process valuers take during the property settlement?

• How much is your furniture really worth?

• What do you need to provide a valuer?

• What does the valuer send you after they have finished?

• What if you don’t agree with the valuer’s appraisal 

• What kind of values will a valuer come up with?

• How do you avoid using a valuer?

• What happens if you can’t agree on how to split the property?

• House valuations and what you should know for divorce and property settlement

• Can you have a property settlement before you’ve sold the house.

• Property Settlement and Percentages

• Do you need to get your super valued during divorce?

• Do you need to find out how much your ex has in superannuation for divorce?

• Military Superannuation and valuations for divorce and property settlement

• Defined Benefit Superannuation and your divorce

• Does it matter when the valuations are done?

• What date of valuation will the family court look at for property settlement?

• How old can the valuation be for property settlement mediation or family court?

• Do you need to share the money you have saved after separation?

• What happens with shares and their values?

• What value amount is looked at at the time of trial or mediation?

• Business and Divorce

• What is a forensic accountant?

• How much does a forensic accountant cost?

• Should I get a forensic accountant for my divorce and property settlement?

• High Conflict Divorces and Valuation

• The pitfalls for high conflict divorces and valuations

• Manipulative and controlling divorces and valuations

• How do I be careful whilst getting valuations for divorce with a manipulative and controlling ex.

• The game playing that might happen during valuations for your divorce and property settlement.

• What do you do if you are worried the valuer might miss something to look at in your ex’s possession?

• Amicable divorces and valuations

• How not to use valuers if you are in an amicable divorce.

• How to deal with your avoidant ex and using a valuer to assess your house, or property. 

• When do you need a kerbside valuation for your property?

• What can you do if your ex won't let the valuer into the house to see the property and value it.

• Why you should always video your house before you leave so you don’t have to rely on your ex doing the right thing.

 

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 

• LEGAL AID

• Lifeline 13 11 14

• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978

• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123

• Relationships Australia 

• Police on 000

• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill

• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636

• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.