How much property will I get if the court makes consent orders? Will it be a cash amount?

• Usually the court allocates a percentage of the net property pool to each party. The net property pool is calculated by deducting the total liabilities for both parties from the parties’ combined total assets.
• A lawyer will be able to give you an idea about likely percentages in your situation.
• The court can also specify who gets to keep which assets. If an asset such as a house needs to be sold the court will also specify how the proceeds should be divided up.
• Each case is different and the decision will depend on the specific circumstances of the family including contributions and future needs, what is in the asset pool and what the court believes is fair.