Generally no - superannuation cannot be accessed early to purchase a home outside of the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS), which only applies to first home buyers who have made voluntary contributions. However, superannuation is treated as property in a divorce settlement and can be split between parties via a superannuation splitting order. If you receive a larger share of super as part of your settlement, that does not directly help you buy a house - but it may allow you to negotiate a larger share of other liquid assets (like cash or property equity) in exchange.
Super is part of the total asset pool. Courts can order that super be split - even if it is held entirely in one party's name. The split does not mean you receive cash - the funds are transferred to your own super fund. This is important to understand when negotiating: a larger super split may come at the expense of a smaller cash or property share.
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