Separation & Divorce Lawyers
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Legal Assistance With Separation & Divorce
Going through a separation or divorce in your family isn’t just tough, it can be really stressful and upsetting for everyone. At Hodgson Lawyers, we get how huge this change can be for you, your family, and your whole life.
More than just giving legal advice, we’re here to stand by you like a dependable friend, helping you and your family during this tough time, and guiding you all toward a fresh start.
Legal Assistance With Separation & Divorce
Going through a separation or divorce in your family isn’t just tough, it can be really stressful and upsetting for everyone. At Hodgson Lawyers, we get how huge this change can be for you, your family, and your whole life.
More than just giving legal advice, we’re here to stand by you like a dependable friend, helping you and your family during this tough time, and guiding you all toward a fresh start.
Understanding Separation vs Divorce
We often talk about ‘separation’ rather than ‘divorce.’ That’s because, while divorce is no walk in the park, it’s mainly a series of legal steps you follow. It’s the separation part, when you and your partner decide you’re done for good, that’s often the hardest.
Here’s what the divorce process looks like, Hodgson Lawyers can help guide you through these steps:
Breaking Up for Real (Separation):
This is when you and your partner decide you’re not going to be together anymore, and it’s final. Most of the time, this means one of you decides to move out of the house you’ve been living in together.
Asking for a Divorce (Application):
After living apart for at least a year, you can officially ask the court for a divorce. This involves some paperwork and rules that need to be followed, but we’ll help you with that legal process.
Court Time (Hearing):
We’ll be there with you in court on the day of your hearing to speak for you. The court will check everything’s been done right and if so, they’ll say yes to the divorce.
Making It Official (Finalisation):
One month after the court says yes, your divorce is officially complete. You’re no longer married, and you can get remarried in the future if you want to.
So, while this may seem like a lot, Hodgson Lawyers is here to make these steps as easy as possible for you and your family.
How Can Hodgson Lawyers Assist You?
If you’re going through a tough time with separation or divorce, Hodgson Lawyers is here to guide you. Here’s how we can help:
Help with Divorce Paperwork: We can help you fill out and submit the right forms to ask for a divorce.
Getting a Decree Nisi: This is like a “pre-approval” for your divorce. We can help you apply for it.
Understanding What You Get: We’ll explain what things (like money, house, etc.) you might get after the divorce.
Guidance on Sharing Info: We’ll advise on what personal details you should or shouldn’t share during the process.
Mediation: We’ll be there with you in meetings where you and your ex talk about how to split things like property or money. This helps in reaching a fair deal.
Writing Consent Orders: This is a document that says who gets what after a divorce. We can help draft it.
Financial Agreements: We’ll help you make official papers about how you’ll handle money matters.
Superannuation Agreement: This is about how you’ll share retirement money. We can help you sort this out.
Going to Court: Sometimes, you might need to see a judge about property or money issues. We can speak for you there.
Special Court Matters: If you need urgent court help, like stopping someone from selling a house or asking for immediate money support, we got your back.
Enforcing Agreements: If someone’s not following an agreement, we can help make sure they do.
Changing a Financial Agreement: If you think a financial agreement isn’t fair anymore, we can help change or cancel it.
Appeals: If you’re not happy with a court’s decision about property or money, we can help you challenge it.
Hodgson Lawyers is dedicated to making this process smoother for you, explaining things simply, and standing by your side every step of the way.
“We will tell you what you need to know which may not be what you want to hear but it will put you on the best path to achieve your aims.”
John O’Byrne, Principal Solicitor.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Honesty & Trust
We pride ourselves on being an ethical law firm. We take our position of trust very seriously in regards to your situation.
We understand your position and you can trust us to lead your legal journey to get you the best result possible.
Easy to Understand
We understand how confusing the legal system can be.
Therefore, we ensure you understand your position, what is required and the path forward in each step through your legal journey.
Professional Guidance
With over 20 years experience in the Queensland legal system, there is no case we have not worked on.
Rest assured that whatever you are going through, we have the experience and knowledge to professionally help you.
Personalised For You
Our team work hard and value creating an ongoing relationship with you through regular meetings and exceeding your needs. We value a positive experience for you right through the process and delivering your result.