Our services
Family Law in Maitland & The Hunter Valley
Compassionate family law representation across separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlement and binding financial agreements.
Explore our family law services
Consent Orders
Hills Solicitors draft and file consent orders for parenting and financial matters in NSW, securing court-binding agreements without litigation. Family law solicitors in Maitland since 1894.
Property Settlement
Reaching a fair property settlement after separation in NSW. Hills Solicitors negotiate asset division, superannuation splits and financial agreements across Maitland and the Hunter Valley.
Binding Financial Agreements
Hills Solicitors draft and review binding financial agreements before, during and after a relationship, protecting assets and clarifying financial interests under NSW family law.
Separation & Divorce
Going through separation or divorce in NSW? Hills Solicitors guide you through applications to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and protect your interests. Maitland-based, established 1894.
Resources
Separate Smarter – Federal & Family Court of Australia
You may not be able to agree on all these things at the time of separation, but if it is safe to do so, it can greatly help you and your family if you try to reach a temporary agreement. Seperate smarter can help parties navigate this process.
Family Relationships Online
Information for all families – whether together or separated – about family relationship issues. Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.
Divorce – Federal & Family Court of Australia
Australia has ‘no fault’ divorce. This means that when granting a divorce. The only ground for divorce is that the marriage broke down and there is no reasonable chance that the parties will get back together.
Children – Federal & Family Court of Australia
It is important to keep in mind that each and every family is uniquely different, with varied dynamics and set of circumstances. Therefore, when it comes to making arrangements for your children, it holds true that what may work best for your family may not necessarily work for another. As such, you should prioritize the needs of your child when making these arrangements.
Family Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Mediation could be an incredibly effective means of resolving disputes between individuals who find themselves in conflict, and it provides individuals with a space that is safe and neutral with a mediator who will help guide the conversation. Mediation is an ideal solution for separated families who are looking for a way to settle disputes about their children in a peaceful manner.
Family Relationship Advice Line
The Family Relationship Advice Line is an incredible resource available all over the country. It caters to families who might be experiencing issues stemming from separation or any conflicts in their relationships. One of the most significant areas it focuses on is providing valuable information about parenting arrangements after separation. It has been observed that decisions about children’s future arrangements can be distressing for both parents and their children.
Passionate, experienced solicitors
Meet the team at Hills
Hills Solicitors first opened its doors in September of 1894 under the name T A Hill. We continued strengthening our roots in the Maitland community and later became T A Hill & Son, when our founder's son joined the family practice. We then made the change to Hills Solicitors.
We have had a total of 3 offices since those early days in 1894, all of which are a 50m walk from our current office.
Get in touch today to see how Hills can help
When you approach Hills Solicitors for any legal advice, we treat you like family. Our valuable clients are members of an evergrowing family that we wouldn't be here without.
Getting started
How we work with you
At Hills Solicitors, we take pride in our over 130 years of experience and adaptability. Our clients can trust that we will continuously evolve and tailor our services to their changing needs.
Step one
Get to know each other
When you come to Hills for advice you are never just another client to us, you become part of our large family and it is vital we get to know you.
Step two
Understanding your rights
The first step is to help you understand your rights and how you can approach the issues at hand.
Step three
Determining your goals
The most important step is understanding exactly what you would like to see at the end of your matter.
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We're here to help
The team at Hills are here to help with all of your legal needs, serving Maitland and the Hunter for over 130 years. With a forward-thinking approach, providing practical solutions, for an affordable price. We're here to help you when you need us.