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One of the questions our family lawyers in Perth are often asked is ‘how does family mediation work?’. In this post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how family mediation works and what happens after your mediation too. What Is Family Mediation? Family mediation is an exceptionally effective voluntary process to help divorcing …
Divorce is a most emotionally draining process all on its own, but when it comes to divorce and superannuation, things can become even more stressful and complex than they already are. For most cases, legal advice is strongly recommended when it comes to divorce and superannuation. What Happens To Superannuation When You Divorce? When you …
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When it comes to getting divorced, some people may consider representing themselves in Family Court instead of hiring a family lawyer to represent them. The main reason is usually to save money on legal fees, but in the long term, this can turn out to be a false economy. Our family lawyers in Perth answer …
Many of our clients who are separating will ask us how assets are divided in a divorce. When it comes to asset division in Australia, there are some key things you should know. Let’s take a closer look at how assets are divided in a divorce in Australia. Is there a formula for dividing assets …
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We’re so proud to share that our founder and principal family lawyer, Ella Hickman, has been named as a winner in the 2021 40under40 Awards. The 40under40 Awards is a prestigious program that seeks to recognise and celebrate Western Australia’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40. The awards aim …
Recently separated from your spouse? Wondering what happens next? Our family lawyers in Perth have put together a post that covers the divorce process in Australia and the steps you need to take from separation through to divorce. An Overview Of The Divorce Process In Australia Couples who are in the process of divorcing in …
If you’re going through a divorce, you may be wondering how to improve communication with your ex. Clear communication is the key to a swift and stress-free divorce, so here are our best tips on how to improve communication with your ex when you get divorced. Think About The Long Term You might feel as …
When it comes to divorce and property, many of our clients have lots of questions about how the process of dividing property and other assets works. So our divorce lawyers in Perth have put together a guide on what you should know when it comes to divorce and property. Dividing Your Financial Assets Financial assets …
Do you need to find out how to get a family violence restraining order? It’s a sad reality that when some couples split, a family violence restraining order is put in place to protect one spouse from the other. Our team of VRO lawyers in Perth have put together a guide to family violence restraining …
Are you wondering what the difference is when it comes to joint vs sole divorce applications? In some cases, spouses may agree to file a joint divorce application. In others, there may be one spouse who chooses to begin divorce proceedings, and then a sole divorce application will be filed. Here’s what you need to …
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As one of the leading boutique law firms in Perth, Hickman Family Lawyers (formerly Cobalt Legal) offer affordable, professional legal advice and services to clients across WA.
