Ella Hickman

When it comes to property settlements and separation, there are some key facts you should know before making any quick decisions. When your relationship ends, it can be a stressful time, often because your finances and assets will need to be divided as part of the divorce settlement. Getting divorced legally and splitting your property

A question we hear time and again here at Hickman Family Lawyers is ‘can my ex claim spousal maintenance?’. Here’s what our spousal maintenance lawyers in Perth say you need to know about spousal maintenance claims. Can My Ex Claim Spousal Maintenance? Although there is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance, most people may not

When you get divorced, all your financial assets are taken into consideration and usually split on a mutually agreed basis, or by the Family Court if no mutual agreement can be reached. This can include both parties’ superannuation, but what about if you are not married, and are in a de facto relationship instead? We’ve

If you’re getting a divorce you may have come across the concept of spousal maintenance. It’s a payment you may be entitled to from your ex in order to support you in your new life financially. A lot of our clients ask us how long spousal maintenance is paid for, as it can be helpful