Family Law Valuations

Reduce stress and gain certainty during life's most difficult moments.  

Reach a successful property settlement with an independent
Property Valuation

Family Law property settlements can be stressful and emotional.  Separations and divorces, family share divisions, and deceased estate divisions often require independent assistance to reach agreement between family members.

At Opteon, we balance our professional, independent and evidence-driven approach with a customer-centred mindset, acknowledging the the important human aspect of Family Law matters.  

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Our Coverage

We have extensive coverage with 500+ valuers located in 98% of Australia’s postcodes with specialised knowledge and experience in family law and property settlements.

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Property Expertise

Our valuers have experience with assessing properties of all types, including residential, commercial, agribusiness, and many other specialised properties or assets.

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Our Technology

Our technology enhances the valuation process for everyone involved with customisable, automated workflows and centralised systems to access, manage, and deliver your reports.

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Protecting your best interests

Our Family Law experts complete over 1,000 valuations each year and are highly trained and experienced in the requirements of the Courts and Australian Property Institute for Family Law property valuations. 

Across Australia, our team regularly work with leading law firms to achieve best outcomes, and serve as expert witnesses during court proceedings.  

Empowering you with information

We can assist you with a range of Family Law
valuation requirements, giving you the confidence to make decisions with certainty during a challenging time.  

Opteon ensures our team members obtain a minimum five years valuation experience before they commence Family Law cases.  

With coverage across 98% of Australian postcodes, owners of multiple properties can issue a single instruction to our team for a hassle-free valuation result.  

  • Full property valuation
  • Updated value assessment
  • Retrospective value assessment
  • Market advice
  • Expert witnesses
  • Estate succession planning
  • Stamp Duty transfer assessments

Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints and pays for the property valuation?

In certain situations, both parties may choose to jointly appoint a Valuer to represent them throughout the settlement process. Alternatively, you may choose to independently appoint a Valuer to exclusively act on your behalf, and assist in preventing or resolving any potential disputes over value of assets.

When should I get a Family Law Valuation?

If a family law property circumstance arises for you (separation or divorce, deceased estate or family share divisions), a timely valuation can make all the difference. If you wish to retain (or purchase) the asset, keep in mind the price may rise quickly in today’s variable market. Find out where you stand sooner, rather than later.

Why not just get a free appraisal from a real estate agent or my bank?

We aren’t agents looking to gain your sale listing by estimating higher, and we aren’t lenders looking to sell you a loan by estimating lower. Completely impartial, with no conflict of interest or bias, we use a combination of global data and local knowledge to determine a fair market value for your asset.

How much does a Family Law Property Valuation cost?

Fees vary depending on the location and complexity of your property or portfolio.  We'll work with you to determine your needs and provide a customised quote for your approval.  

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National Director Operations - Residential

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National Director Operations - Commercial

Ash Bateman

Senior Director - Digital & Delivery

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National Director- Specialised Real Estate

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Senior Director - Valuer Development & Growth

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State Director - Residential

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State Director - Residential

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Regional Director – Commercial (VIC/SA)

Andrew Bray

Director - Regional Commercial & Agribusiness

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Regional Director

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Director - Core Commercial

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Managing Director

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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State Director - Residential

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Director Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Specialised and Advisory

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Residential Development

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Regional Director

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Regional Commercial & Agribusiness

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State Director – QLD

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Director Specialised & Advisory

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Regional Director - Residential

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Director – Infrastructure and Advisory

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Director - Specialised & Advisory

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Director - Commercial

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Director - Regional Commercial & Agribusiness

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Director - Commercial

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Director

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director

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Regional Director - NT

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Regional Director

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director

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Regional Director - Residential

Hassan Jomaa

Regional Director

Jason Du Plessis

Regional Director - Residential

John Nicolopoulos

Regional Director

Karen Bates

Director - Commercial, Agribusiness and Advisory

Kimberly Rosenberg

Regional Director - Residential

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Associate Director

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Associate Director - Government and Advisory

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Regional Director

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director - Residential

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Regional Director - Residential

Seamus Macleod

Director - Specialised & Advisory

Simon Pascoe

Regional Director - Residential

Stephen Joseph Dick

Associate Director - Residential

Thomas Dowling

Associate Director - Core Commercial

Tim Heath

Associate Director

Adam Bray

Senior Valuer

Andrew Downie

Associate Director - Residential Development

Artur Giller

Senior Valuer - Commercial Specialist

Cindy Lang

Senior Valuer - Commercial Specialist

Edward Ellis

Senior Commercial and Agribusiness Property Valuer

Hayden Mcleod

Senior Valuer

Ian Britton

Senior Certified Property Valuer

Ian Clayton

Senior Valuer

Ian O'Shea

Senior Valuer - Commercial Specialist

James Sharpe

Senior Commercial Property Valuer

James Stuttard

Senior Valuer

Kerri Bampton

Associate Director - Specialist Real Estate

Leo Bagon

Senior Valuer - Commercial Specialist

Mark Baxter

Senior Valuer

Mark Youngman

Senior Valuer

Max Stephanides

Senior Commercial Property Valuer

Michael Schild

Senior Commercial and Agribusiness Property Valuer

Michael Smyth

Senior Valuer

Nicole Quiney

Senior Valuer / Health Sector Specialist

Phillip Humphreys

Senior Certified Property Valuer

Scott Gibson

Senior Valuer - Specialised & Advisory

Tim Adams

Senior Valuer

Troy Pettersson

Senior Valuer

William Sutherland

Senior Valuer

Wayne Walden

Senior Commercial Property Valuer

Alex Dickinson

Valuer Specialised & Advisory

Belinda Donaldson

Certified Practising Valuer

Bryce Rout

Certified Practicing Valuer

Cameron Abbott

Certified Practising Valuer

Crystal Chow

Commercial Property Valuer

Conor Lewis

Certified Practising Valuer

Daniel Ackroyd

Certified Practising Valuer

David Lee

Certified Practising Valuer

David Moore [C]

Valuer Specialised & Advisory

Emmanuel Ganakas

Certified Practising Valuer

Esteban Verdugo

Certified Practising Valuer

Eva Schmidt

Certified Practising Valuer

Henry Knight

Associate Director - Residential Development

Jennifer Bell

Commercial Valuer

Jason Bowen

Certified Practising Valuer

Jennifer-Lee Sinclair

Certified Practising Valuer / Advisory Specialist

Josh Stanton

Certified Practising Valuer

Julian Nelthorpe

Certified Practising Valuer

Julie Owbridge

Certified Practising Valuer

Michael Holt

Senior Valuer

Natasha Zerna

Certified Practising Valuer

Nick Johnston

Certified Practising Valuer

Oliver Evans

Certified Practising Agribusiness Valuer

Ryan Webster

Valuer Specialised & Advisory

Scott Galloway

Certified Practicing Valuer - Residential Development

Tadgh O'Brien

Certified Practising Valuer

Taila Manzone

Certified Practising Valuer

Tim Muir

Certified Practising Valuer

Timothy Pegler

Certified Practising Valuer

Tomhas Curtin

Certified Practising Valuer

Tonya Brady

Certified Practising Valuer

Wendy Walsh

Certified Practising Valuer

Ben Murphy

Partner

Nick Walls

Managing Partner

Michael Smith

Senior Valuer

David Gates

Director

David McKenzie

Director

James Brennan

Managing Director

James Flanagan

Director

Malcolm Reid

Director

Martin Tremain

Director

Matthew Tall

Director

Michael Reid

Director

Stuart Prowse

Director

William Read

Director

Simon Toyer

Operations Manager

Peter Old

Managing Valuer

Matt Munro

Senior Valuer

Samuel Palmer

Senior Valuer

Brent Lawrie

Valuer

Kate Benecke

Valuer

Tim Dean

Valuer

Calvin Rogers

Director

Riley Smith

Leading Valuer

Fran Moore

Certified Practising Valuer

Lucas Merchant

Residential Property Valuer

Reid Mathieson

Leading Valuer

Whitney Obrien Powell

Regional Director

Kim Lewis

Certified Practising Valuer

Andrew Davies

Certified Practising Valuer

Matt Dyer

Certified Practising Valuer

Mark Cooper

Certified Practising Valuer

Melanie Woodland

Certified Practising Valuer

Shayne Amos

Senior Valuer

Craig Wood

Senior Certified Practising Valuer

Gary Theodore

Senior Certified Practising Valuer

Harley Waddell

Commercial Property Valuer

Rob Durno

Senior Certified Practising Valuer

Jane Jennings

Residential Property Valuer

David Pascale

Residential Property Valuer

Brad Hunt

Certified Practising Valuer

Nathan Carter

Certified Practising Valuer

Martin Hingston

Certified Practising Valuer

Richard Szczurowski

Codie Medway

Certified Practicing Valuer

Luke Fysh

Valuer

David Paterson

Property Valuer

David Hutchison

Manager Valuer

Tom Caskey

Managing Director

Kellie Mossop

Senior Valuer

Mark Trew

Senior Valuer

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