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Family law business valuation guides

Useful clarity. At every stage.

How a business is valued when a relationship ends, what the two services are for, what a single expert does, why goodwill and owner dependence matter, what documents are needed and how a valuation is used in mediation. General information, written for both parties and their advisers; not legal advice.

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Family law business valuation in Australia: the complete guide

Family law business valuation explained: when you need one, the methods, single experts, documents, tax points, cost and timing in Australia.

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Choosing a valuer

Who can value a business for a family law property settlement?

An independent person with specialised knowledge of business valuation. What the court rules say, why not your own accountant, and what to check first.

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Fees and timing

How much does a family law business valuation cost?

Our fixed fees for a business valuation in a separation or divorce in Australia, what drives the cost, who pays for a single expert and how long it takes.

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After the report

What if you disagree with a family law business valuation?

What a party who disputes a business valuation can do: factual corrections, a conference, written questions to a single expert, and another expert.

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For lawyers

Single expert joint letter of instruction: template pack

A template joint letter of instruction, document schedule, statement of facts outline and checklist for a single expert business valuation under Part 7.1.

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Valuation essentials

How a business is valued in a family law property settlement

What a valuer does when a business forms part of the property pool after separation: the interest, the date, the earnings, goodwill and the report.

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Choosing a report

Settlement Valuation or Family Law Expert Valuation: which does your matter need?

The difference between a fixed-fee valuation for negotiation and mediation and an expert report for court, and how to tell which your matter needs.

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For advisers

Single expert business valuations in family law

What a single expert is, how one is appointed in a family law matter, what the duty to the Court means and what both parties can expect from the process.

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Valuation essentials

Goodwill and owner dependence in family law business valuations

Where goodwill comes from, how a valuer tests how far it depends on the owner, and why that question often decides the value.

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Getting ready

Documents needed for a family law business valuation

The business documents a valuer needs after separation, what to hold back until the conflict check is done, and what to do when something is missing.

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Reaching a settlement

Business valuation for mediation: who prepares it and what it costs

Who prepares a business valuation for a family law mediation, what it costs, when to obtain it, whether to instruct it jointly, and what happens next.

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Choose your starting point

The right report. A fee you know upfront.

01 · Negotiation & mediation

Settlement Valuation

An independent business value to help you move settlement discussions forward.

$1,495+ GST

Annual turnover under $2 million. $2 million to under $3 million: $2,495 + GST. $3 million to $10 million: $3,495 + GST. Over $10 million: quoted in writing before work starts. Fixed fee, payable in advance

  • One business or ownership interest
  • Financial review and earnings normalisation
  • Independent written report with a cross-check
  • Signed report in 2 business days for annual turnover under $2 million (3 business days from $2 million to $10 million)
  • One round of factual corrections
Start a Settlement Valuation

About the Settlement Valuation →

The Settlement Valuation is prepared for negotiation and mediation purposes. It is not prepared for filing or reliance as expert evidence in court. Timing starts after payment and complete information.

02 · Family law proceedings

Family Law Expert Valuation

An independent expert report prepared on appropriate written instructions.

$4,495+ GST

$4,944.50 including GST · Fixed fee, payable in advance

  • One business or ownership interest
  • Relevant company, trust and loan arrangements
  • Detailed analysis and sensitivity assessment
  • Delivery date agreed before commencement, where a draft is permitted
  • Verifying affidavit and supporting schedules
Request an Expert Valuation

About the Family Law Expert Valuation →

Engagement is subject to an initial conflict and suitability assessment, review of the proposed instructions and acceptance by the appointed expert. The fixed fee applies to one reasonably straightforward business with complete and reliable records, and the scope is confirmed in writing before work begins. Attendance and additional expert work are charged separately.

Start with what you need. Keep the full credit.Upgrade within three months and the full settlement fee you paid is credited. You pay only the difference: $3,000 + GST after a $1,495 Settlement Valuation, $2,000 + GST after a $2,495 one or $1,000 + GST after a $3,495 one (over $10 million turnover, the difference is quoted in writing), subject to expert acceptance and any additional scope. How the credit works →

Clarity starts with a conversation.

Tell us a little about the business. We help identify the right report and confirm the scope before you commit. Not ready to enquire? Start with a free 15-minute consultation, at no cost and with no obligation. Based in Double Bay, Sydney, and working with clients and their advisers across Australia. Or call 03 8375 4177 or request a call back. Phone hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Sydney time).

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