“I engaged Annamaria for a financial separation from my ex-husband. She was thorough, knowledgeable, and ensured all the important details were addressed. While lawyers services are expensive, I appreciated her professionalism and attention to detail throughout the process. If you need someone competent for complex matters, Annamaria is a solid choice”
Property settlement lawyer in Hurstville
After separation, property, superannuation and debts need to be divided in a way the law recognises. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville advises on a fair outcome, negotiates it and formalises it, keeping you inside the time limits. The Hurstville office is at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220.
We meet clients on Cross Street, Hurstville, or online, and after-hours appointments can be arranged.
Why a property settlement matters
A property settlement is not automatic. An informal agreement can leave you open to a later claim, and the time limits are strict: 12 months after a divorce takes effect, or two years after a de facto relationship ends.
Before going to court, the law expects pre-action steps: mediation, a written notice with a genuine offer, and full financial disclosure. There are exceptions where family violence is involved.
Three ways to finalise a settlement
| Way to finalise | What it is | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Consent orders | Your agreement made into court orders without a hearing | Most agreed settlements |
| Binding financial agreement | A private contract, with independent legal advice for each party | Couples wanting privacy, or an agreement before or during a relationship |
| Court proceedings | A judge decides after the pre-action steps | When agreement cannot be reached |
How it works
- Identify everything: property, superannuation, businesses and debts.
- Exchange full financial disclosure.
- Assess contributions and future needs, including the effect of any family violence.
- Negotiate or mediate.
- Formalise by consent orders or a financial agreement; superannuation splits follow the fund's procedure.
- Go to court only if agreement cannot be reached.
What to bring
- Bank, loan and superannuation statements
- Tax returns for the last few years
- Property valuations or council rates notices
- Business financial statements, if relevant
Asked before the first call
Talk to Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville. Call 1300 056 674 or send an enquiry, and we will arrange a time to talk, face to face or online.
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Opening hours
HoursStatus: Open today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Appointments: face to face or online; after hours by arrangement
Level 2, suite 13/2 4 Cross Street
Hurstville NSW 2220
- Status: Hours
- Parking: Wheelchair accessible, Free on-site parking, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Accessible parking
24M3+PP Hurstville NSW, AustraliaA short walk from Hurstville station and Westfield Hurstville. Kogarah Local Court is a short drive away.
Loved by the local community
“Marano Family lawyers have half an hr free service for first consultation. I was desperate for a legal advice. Initially I went to a lawyer that I dealt with before for an advice and he gave me nothing helpful. I searched for another lawyer. I was lucky enough or in my belief that God has put this website on my way when I did my search and connected me to such a beautiful human Anna. I was in the middle of personal struggle and pressure with no knowledge about how family law works and I know nothing about legal matters related. All I needed was guidance. In one call Anna has given me she was so supportive. I came to realisation that there are 2 type of people. Type one will study and do their job to really help people who are in need and in vulnerable position like Anna did with me. Other type is where they do their job because it is a great source of income. From the bottom of my heart I appreciate Anna Murray. She put my heart at ease and her guidance which helped me more than she would know. We need actual humans in this world Thank you 🙏🏼🫶🏼 Saba”
“I recently had Annamaria Marano take on my Family Law Settlement at very late notice , due to my anxiety over the entire situation leading up to this. Annamaria was not only professional in her handling of the tsunami of information I threw at her, her experience, advice and non - judgemental support she gave me, enabled me to enter the negotiations with confidence I had not felt in years. Family Financial settlement would be a stressful time for anyone going through it. My own experience was complicated, emotionally draining, and at times overwhelming, yet Annamaria navigated me through it, giving me a strength, and a voice that had been silenced for years to reach a settlement that far exceeded what I had expected when I first approached her in tears. I cannot recommend enough to others , that if you are in need of Family Law Matters, please speak with Annamaria Marano and her team first.”
“Annamaria, i thankyou not only for being a Force of Nature, but for your hard work, dedication and of course the result of. For your honesty, sincerity and compassion for my cause, in the most vulnerable time of my life, you and yours gave me courage, hope strength, reassurance that came so naturally, trust was lost on me for the longest time, but you restored mine, for this and so much much more i am so very grateful to you all, and i cant thank you enough. Thank You, again God Bless”
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- Federal Register of Legislation. (n.d.). Family Law Act 1975. Australian Government. https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1975A00053/latest/text
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. (n.d.). Home page. fcfcoa.gov.au. https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/