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What do family lawyers do? It’s a common question, and often goes far beyond what most people think family lawyers do – battle it out in court all day to get the most money for their clients. A good family lawyer will find the best solution for the whole family – not just their client, …
If you’re in the process of separating from your spouse, you might be wondering how to protect your assets in a divorce. It’s important to remember that it’s never too early to think about protecting assets in the event of a divorce – this can be done before commencing a de facto relationship or marriage, …
If you’re considering moving with your children following a divorce or separation, you need to be aware of how family law treats relocation. Our team of family lawyers in Perth have put together this post to help you understand everything you need to know about relocation and family law before you make a decision to …
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At the end of January this year, the Albanese Government released draft legislation to make the Family Law Act simpler and safer for separating families and their children. This has been in response to several recent inquiries such as the 2019 Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry and the 2021 Parliamentary Joint Select Committee inquiry, which …
As family lawyers in Perth, we often get the question “are prenuptial agreements binding in Australia?”. So we’ve put together a concise guide to prenuptial agreements – called Binding Financial Agreements in Australia – and whether they are legally binding in Australia. Are Prenuptial Agreements Binding In Australia? What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial …
Under Australian Family Law, people in de facto relationships have the identical rights as married people when separating. When it comes to the splitting of assets, the same laws apply to both de facto and married couples in all states. Until recently in WA however, the laws regarding the splitting of superannuation for de facto …
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We know that not everyone can afford to engage a family lawyer to represent themselves during a divorce. So our team of family lawyers in Perth have put together our essential tips for representing yourself in Family Court. If you are representing yourself in Family Court, make sure you read this blog and take note …
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As family lawyers in Perth, we get a lot of enquiries from clients who tell us that their ex has stopped paying child support. It can be a stressful experience especially if you rely on regular child support payments from your ex to provide for your children’s basic needs. What can you do if your …
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Your first meeting with a family lawyer can seem like a daunting prospect, but a great family lawyer should be able to make you welcome and at ease from the very start of your meeting. If you’re wondering what to expect at your first meeting with a family lawyer, we’ve put together this short guide …
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Child support is one of the areas we get asked the most about as family lawyers in Perth. Here are some of the most common questions about child support answered by our team at Hickman Family Lawyers. 8 Common Questions About Child Support What Is Child Support? Child support is an ongoing payment made by …
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