When a marriage comes to an end, finalising a divorce is often a crucial step towards moving forward. But what if you don’t know where your ex is? This can be a challenging situation, but it doesn’t mean you’re stuck. Here’s what you need to know if you want a divorce but cannot locate your […]
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Navigating parental responsibility and decision-making responsibility after a relationship breakdown can be challenging, for both parents involved. If you’re seeking clarity on how significant decision making occurs under Australian law, particularly with recent changes this year, you’re certainly not alone. This blog will help you understand what equal shared parental responsibility and joint decision-making responsibility
A question we often get from our divorcing clients is how long after divorce can you claim superannuation. In most cases, married couples can claim superannuation after divorce within 12 months, and de facto couples have 24 months to do so. Here’s what you need to know about claiming superannuation after getting divorced. What is
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When it comes to divorce and transfer of property, there are a lot of factors to consider before making important decisions. As family lawyers in Perth who regularly assist clients with property matters on separation or divorce, we’ve put together a short guide on what you should know with regards to divorce and transfer of
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How does child support work after divorce in Australia? It’s a question we’ve heard more than once as experience and trusted family lawyers in Perth. Under Australian Family Law, both parents are responsible to provide for their children, but in the aftermath of a divorce or separation, parents can sometimes experience a period of financial
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We’re excited to share that Ella was recently interviewed by Perth mediator Lisanne Eriks for her podcast ‘Conversations to Cut the Conflict’. Lisanne and Ella discussed why she advocates for many of her clients to avoid going to Court for their divorce, and rather use tools like family mediation to settle their financial and child
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When it comes to splitting assets in divorce, there are several things your family lawyer should discuss with you. These include what is counted as an asset, how the property settlement process works when it comes to splitting assets in your divorce, and how to reach a fair and equitable split of your assets after
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How long do you have to be separated before divorce? It’s a question we get often here at Hickman Family Lawyers. Let’s take a look at how long you have to be separated before you can legally divorce. How Long Do You Have To Be Separated Before Divorce? To ensure that a marriage has irretrievably
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If you’re wondering how to get a restraining order, you might be asking what evidence is needed to get a restraining order. Depending on the type of restraining order you are seeking, you may be asked to supply different kinds of evidence and supporting documents to show why you need a restraining order to be
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Interstate travel with children after separation can be tricky to navigate. If your ex is not agreeable to them travelling interstate, it can create more tension in your co-parenting relationship. However, allowing kids to travel interstate with family, friends or on school trips, can be amazing experiences so here’s what you need to know about
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