Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Family law business valuation in Canberra

Family Law Valuations provides business valuations for separating couples and family lawyers in Canberra and the surrounding region. The practice is based in Sydney and has no premises in the Australian Capital Territory: engagements are run remotely, from the business records and conversations with the owner. The fees are the same in every state and territory: a Settlement Valuation is $2,495 + GST and a Family Law Expert Valuation is $4,495 + GST, both fixed and confirmed in writing before work starts.

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How a Canberra engagement runs

Remotely: a conflict check, a written scope and fixed fee, a document checklist, the analysis, a draft for factual review, then the final report. Canberra and Sydney keep the same time all year, so the published phone hours, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Sydney time), are the same hours in Canberra.

Clients who would rather meet can do so by appointment at the practice's Sydney address, 377 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028. A meeting is optional and does not change the fee.

Which court hears a Canberra family law matter

Family law property matters in the Australian Capital Territory are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, which sits in Canberra. The Family Law Act 1975 is Commonwealth legislation, so the framework is the same as in New South Wales.

A Settlement Valuation is prepared for negotiation and mediation. A Family Law Expert Valuation is prepared for proceedings. Your lawyer will advise which your matter needs, and the report finder gives an indicative starting point.

Businesses that depend on contracts and on the owner

Consultancies and professional practices whose income rests on a small number of contracts, and on the owner personally, raise a particular question: what would transfer to a purchaser and what would leave with the owner. A valuer tests that from the contracts, the client concentration and who actually does the work. Goodwill and owner dependence explains the approach.

Sources

Court locations (opens in a new tab), Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (opens in a new tab), Federal Register of Legislation
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021, Part 7.1 Experts (opens in a new tab), Federal Register of Legislation

Sources are provided for reference. Which court, legislation and rules apply to a matter is a question for your lawyer.

The same two reports in Canberra

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

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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

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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 →

Canberra

Questions from Canberra

Other cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.

Do you have an office in Canberra?

No. Family Law Valuations has one address, in Double Bay, Sydney. Canberra engagements are run remotely by phone and document exchange, and meetings in Sydney are available by appointment.

How much does a family law business valuation cost in Canberra?

$2,495 + GST for a Settlement Valuation and $4,495 + GST for a Family Law Expert Valuation, both fixed, the same as in every state and territory. See fees and inclusions.

Can you value a consultancy that depends on one or two contracts?

Yes. Contract concentration and owner dependence are assessed as part of the valuation and explained in the report, including how each affects the goodwill a purchaser would actually acquire.

Would the valuer have to travel to Canberra for court?

Only if the valuer is required to give evidence, which applies to a Family Law Expert Valuation and not to a Settlement Valuation. Attendance is not part of either fixed fee. Remote attendance is $650 + GST per hour, four-hour minimum. Attendance in person in Canberra is $6,500 + GST per day, plus travel and accommodation at cost. Whether the expert attends remotely or in person is decided by the Court, not by the valuer or the parties alone.

Valuing a business in Canberra?

Tell us about the business and what the valuation is for. We complete a conflict check, then confirm the scope and the fixed fee in writing before any work starts. 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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