Family Law

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 […]

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

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

Are you wondering how to go about contesting a restraining order? Being served with a restraining order can be a stressful experience, but you do have options when it comes to how to respond. One option is to accept it, but you can also choose to contest the restraining order. Here’s what you need to

When is it time to see a family lawyer? You might think the only time you need to consult with a family lawyer is when you decide to get divorced. However, there are other times in life when a consultation with a family lawyer might be extremely useful. Here are 4 different situations where it

What is an independent children’s lawyer? Find out more about what an independent children’s lawyer is, and how they might be able to help your child. What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer? An Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) is a qualified lawyer usually appointed by the Family Court to represent the interests of a child or

A question we’re often asked as family lawyers in Perth, is ‘is my ex entitled to my superannuation?’. Here’s what you need to know about what happens to your superannuation when you separate or divorce. How is superannuation treated in a divorce? Under Australian Family Law, superannuation is considered as an asset, making it permissible

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