Family Law
Asset Protection Lawyers
Strategic legal advice to protect your property, superannuation, savings and complex business interests.
Protect What Matters Most
When a relationship ends, your financial security shouldn’t be left to chance. At Eliza Legal, we help clients across Melbourne, Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula protect their assets after separation with smart legal strategies, clear advice and compassionate support. Whether it's your home, superannuation, family business or personal savings, we help ensure your wealth is protected for the next chapter.
Book your free 20-minute discovery call and take the first step toward safeguarding your financial position.
Why Asset Protection Matters After Separation
Following separation or divorce, property, savings, superannuation, and even business assets may be subject to division. Without the right legal frameworks, your financial future could be significantly impacted.
At Eliza Legal, we help you:
- Identify vulnerable assets
- Navigate property settlements strategically
- Implement legally sound structures and agreements
- Protect your long-term financial interests
Our team of family lawyers can assist with:
- Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
- Superannuation splitting arrangements
- Complex property settlements
- Trust and company structure reviews
- Business asset protection strategies
How Can Assets Be Protected In The Event Of Relationship Breakdown?
Personal assets like property, savings and business interests can be divided during separation or divorce. By protecting these assets early, through financial agreements, trusts or other protective measures, you can save time, stress and legal costs later. At Eliza Legal, we help you establish strong legal safeguards to protect your financial future.
Smart Strategies & Comprehensive Support
At Eliza Legal, we provide comprehensive support and guidance to help you protect your wealth. We understand the complexities involved and are committed to helping you achieve a bright financial future.
Our Asset Protection Services
- Initial Strategy Session: We start with a detailed consultation to understand your personal and business asset structure and discuss your options for protecting them.
- Asset Valuation & Risk Assessment: We work with financial professionals to accurately value your personal and shared assets and develop legal strategies to safeguard them in the event of relationship breakdown.
- Structuring & Legal Agreements: We draft or review legally sound agreements or structures that reflect your interests now and in the future.
- Dispute Resolution: If necessary, we can represent your interests in negotiations or court to ensure your assets are protected wherever possible.
Our Asset Protection Services
Binding Financial Agreements
Whether during or after a relationship, BFAs made with your partner (or former partner) offer a legally binding way to define how assets will be divided. We ensure your agreement is robust, compliant, and reflects your unique financial circumstances.
Superannuation Splitting
Superannuation is often one of the most significant assets in a separation. We work with financial experts to accurately value entitlements and secure fair splitting arrangements.
Business and Trust Structures
If you own a business or hold assets in a trust, we provide tailored advice on protecting these interests from claims, with a strong understanding of how family law courts assess control, access and financial resources.
Property Settlements
We formalise settlements that clearly allocate ownership of real estate, investments and personal assets, giving you certainty and peace of mind.
Local Expertise
Serving Mount Eliza and the Mornington Peninsula, we provide advice grounded in an understanding of the local community and its unique needs.
How we can assist:
How Eliza Legal Can Assist With Asset Protection
- Legally defining how assets will be divided before, during or after a relationship ends.
- Working with experts to accurately assess the value of all personal and business assets.
- Formalising complex financial settlements to ensure legal protection of your assets and wealth moving forward.
- Regularly reviewing your arrangements to adapt to life changes and legal developments.
Why Choose Us?
Eliza Legal offers expert family law knowledge combined with effective strategies to protect your assets, including trusts, Binding Financial Agreements, and estate planning.
Clear Communication
We ensure you are informed at every stage, providing clarity on your options and the potential impact of each decision on your financial future.
Experienced Family Lawyers
Our skilled team has extensive experience handling asset protection within family law, safeguarding your wealth throughout the process.
Tailored Legal Advice
We deliver personalised advice that addresses your individual financial circumstances and objectives.
Local Expertise
Serving Mount Eliza and the Mornington Peninsula, we provide advice grounded in an understanding of the local community and its unique needs.
Our Process
Step 1: Complimentary 20-Minute Consultation
Begin with a no-obligation call to discuss your situation and understand how we can assist with protecting your assets.
Step 2: Fixed-Fee Initial Consultation ($440)
During this 90-minute session, we will thoroughly review your situation, provide tailored advice and outline a clear plan. Prior to the consultation, you will receive a client intake form to help us prepare and maximise the value of our meeting.
Step 3: Ongoing Support and Representation
If you decide to proceed, we will provide a detailed breakdown of costs and next steps. Our team will offer ongoing advice and representation customised to your specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have another question that hasn't been answered? Get in touch with our team and we'll help answer all your questions.
When should I get asset protection advice?
Ideally, as early as possible. However, even after separation, it’s not too late. Timely legal advice can help prevent costly disputes and preserve your wealth.
Can I protect my business after separation?
Yes. Proper structuring, such as separate entities or discretionary trusts, can help shield business assets from personal claims and ensure continuity.
Are family trusts protected in separation?
Not always. If you control or benefit from a trust, it may be included in the property pool. We offer practical strategies to reduce exposure and maintain asset integrity.
What is a Binding Financial Agreement, and do I need one?
A BFA is a private legal contract between partners that outlines how assets will be divided. It requires both parties to receive independent legal advice. At Eliza Legal, we ensure your BFA is enforceable and aligns with your broader financial goals.
How do superannuation splits work?
We assess the value of each party’s superannuation, negotiate a fair division and prepare legal documents or court orders as needed to formalise the arrangement.
Book Your Free 20 Minute Discovery With Our Asset Protection Lawyers
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