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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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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

Why goodwill is one asset with many sources, 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

How an independent valuation helps a family law mediation, when to obtain it, whether to instruct it jointly, and what happens if it does not settle.

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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.

$2,495+ GST

$2,744.50 including GST · Fixed fee, payable in advance

  • One business or ownership interest
  • Financial review and earnings normalisation
  • Independent written report with a cross-check
  • Draft report in 5 to 7 business days
  • 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
  • Expert declaration 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 your $2,495 + GST settlement fee is credited in full. The standard upgrade is the $2,000 + GST difference, 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 0433 475 518 or request a call back. Phone hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Sydney time).

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