"I just want to know what's fair and reasonable..."
Many thousands of separating people find themselves in limbo when they're trying to understand what they should expect in a settlement with their former partner.
It's not surprising. The law in Australia about settlements is terribly vague. Naturally, that means lots of people have opinions, and possibly many of them are "in your ear" right now.
The key thing to understand is that there is no precise formula to work out what each person should get in terms of the proportion of their wealth. So anyone who tries to tell you a precise figure does not know what they are talking about. (Even two different judges can come up with different answers!)
It's no wonder people are often bewildered.
But there is a way to get a ballpark picture - quickly and inexpensively.
Many separating people are just trying to get a rough idea of what to expect. They often ask themselves questions like:
This is where the Range Read can help you.
Our “Range Read” service will provide you with an objective assessment of your situation, and show you the sensible, normal range for a financial split between you.
Drawing on detailed analysis of the largest surveys, court case reports and thousands of outcomes from Australian settlements, we guide you to the most likely outcome for a normal, fair settlement - in other words, about what proportion of your wealth pool people in your situation should each expect to receive.
This is not the same thing as legal advice about your "best case" or "what you're entitled to". Why? Because those ideas are simply not that helpful. It doesn't matter what your "best case" might be if you're simply not going to fight it out in court for a judge to decide. "Entitlements" don't really mean much if you have no mechanism to force your former partner to agree.
How the Range Read will help you.
The Range Read has a much more practical purpose. It will show you what's normal. How do most couples with a fact pattern similar to you end up dividing their wealth between them?
Once you know that, you will be in a much better position to make decisions. Maybe you and your former partner have tossed around a possible "deal" and you just need to know that it's reasonable. Maybe you need reassurance that your thoughts are not unfair or unrealistic.
You could spend a lot of time and money chasing illusions or getting bogged down because one or both of you don't know what to believe.
The Range Read will give you some sensible parameters. Once you have those, you'll be a big step closer to working out a deal that's fair and reasonable.
The Process.
To create a Range Read, you simply complete a Checklist of the main factors that are important in sizing up your situation and seeing how that compares with other typical "fact patterns" for other separating Australian couples.
It should take you about 20 minutes to complete and send the Checklist.
We'll then assess your situation and send you your Report in 2-4 days.
It's not surprising. The law in Australia about settlements is terribly vague. Naturally, that means lots of people have opinions, and possibly many of them are "in your ear" right now.
The key thing to understand is that there is no precise formula to work out what each person should get in terms of the proportion of their wealth. So anyone who tries to tell you a precise figure does not know what they are talking about. (Even two different judges can come up with different answers!)
It's no wonder people are often bewildered.
But there is a way to get a ballpark picture - quickly and inexpensively.
Many separating people are just trying to get a rough idea of what to expect. They often ask themselves questions like:
- Should I expect to split everything equally with my ex?
- My sister told me she got 62% of their wealth - should I expect the same?
- Does it matter that I'm the main one looking after the kids now?
- We're both retired but I brought in much more of the income during our working lives - should I get more?
- My partner earns a lot more than me - what's reasonable in our situation?
This is where the Range Read can help you.
Our “Range Read” service will provide you with an objective assessment of your situation, and show you the sensible, normal range for a financial split between you.
Drawing on detailed analysis of the largest surveys, court case reports and thousands of outcomes from Australian settlements, we guide you to the most likely outcome for a normal, fair settlement - in other words, about what proportion of your wealth pool people in your situation should each expect to receive.
This is not the same thing as legal advice about your "best case" or "what you're entitled to". Why? Because those ideas are simply not that helpful. It doesn't matter what your "best case" might be if you're simply not going to fight it out in court for a judge to decide. "Entitlements" don't really mean much if you have no mechanism to force your former partner to agree.
How the Range Read will help you.
The Range Read has a much more practical purpose. It will show you what's normal. How do most couples with a fact pattern similar to you end up dividing their wealth between them?
Once you know that, you will be in a much better position to make decisions. Maybe you and your former partner have tossed around a possible "deal" and you just need to know that it's reasonable. Maybe you need reassurance that your thoughts are not unfair or unrealistic.
You could spend a lot of time and money chasing illusions or getting bogged down because one or both of you don't know what to believe.
The Range Read will give you some sensible parameters. Once you have those, you'll be a big step closer to working out a deal that's fair and reasonable.
The Process.
To create a Range Read, you simply complete a Checklist of the main factors that are important in sizing up your situation and seeing how that compares with other typical "fact patterns" for other separating Australian couples.
It should take you about 20 minutes to complete and send the Checklist.
We'll then assess your situation and send you your Report in 2-4 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the RANGE READ cost?
The Range Read costs $100 plus GST - a total of $110.
You can order it on your own, or together with your ex.
You can order it on your own, or together with your ex.
In what format is the Report delivered?
The Range Read is delivered as a PDF, which you can view on any computer or smartphone or print yourself.
How long does it take to prepare the Report?
Once you have provided all the information required, our team will produce your Range Read on average within 3 to 4 working days.
Will it be complex legal stuff that’s hard to understand?
Not at all. Your Range Read is written in plain English, not “legalese”.
To be clear, the report is not legal advice. Instead, it’s practical advice based on thousands of cases we’ve dealt with, plus thousands of reported cases, plus statistical analysis of tens of thousands of separations.
To be clear, the report is not legal advice. Instead, it’s practical advice based on thousands of cases we’ve dealt with, plus thousands of reported cases, plus statistical analysis of tens of thousands of separations.
What’s “fair and reasonable”?
You’ve probably heard many different opinions about what’s fair and reasonable. And most likely your view is not the same as your former partner’s view.
Your Range Read will show you how to find out what the community sees as fair and reasonable.
Your Range Read will show you how to find out what the community sees as fair and reasonable.
Will The REPORT tell me about my entitlements?
To be clear, the Range Read will not be legal advice for you.
It won’t tell you what you’re “legally entitled to”. That’s because “legal entitlement” is a fiction. You simply don’t have any particular entitlements, because the law doesn’t grant you any specific entitlements – it only talks about “factors to be taken into consideration”.
“Entitlements’ is an interesting concept for lawyers to speculate on – at your cost. To be frank, it’s an almost useless concept in reaching a settlement.
It won’t tell you what you’re “legally entitled to”. That’s because “legal entitlement” is a fiction. You simply don’t have any particular entitlements, because the law doesn’t grant you any specific entitlements – it only talks about “factors to be taken into consideration”.
“Entitlements’ is an interesting concept for lawyers to speculate on – at your cost. To be frank, it’s an almost useless concept in reaching a settlement.
Shouldn’t I go to a lawyer INSTEAD to ensure I’m protected?
The point of the Range Read is to manage your expectations, by showing you what is a normal outcome in situations similar to yours. It's not a precise calculation of what you "might" be able to get through some protracted process such as negotiating by lawyers or through court.
Do I need to provide detailed bank statements and house valuations and tax returns?
No. We just need you to provide indicative values of your major financial items and income.
What if I don’t know all the details of my ex’s financials?
Just provide us what you do know and we’ll work with that.
We're already in court - will the report help?
Probably. It may make it clear to you why you're bogged down in an incredibly inefficient process that only succeeds in stripping wealth from both you and your ex.
It will show your most likely end result, but save you tens of thousands of dollars - and months to years - in getting there.
It will show your most likely end result, but save you tens of thousands of dollars - and months to years - in getting there.
Can I purchase the RANGE READ ON MY OWN?
Sure. You can purchase the Range Read on your own or together with your ex.
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Pricing
You can order your Range Read for just $100 plus GST.
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