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Richard Hamilton Family Lawyer

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (Melb)
Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Melb)
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) (Melb)

Richard completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Melbourne and he holds a Bachelor of Science (Physics) and Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics).

Richard appears in trials, mediations and procedural hearings regularly in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia to represent clients in respect of their family law matters on both financial and child related issues.

He has a reputation of being able to resolve matters before trial, which is based on his superior knowledge of family law procedure and the law, saving clients money on legal fees and achieving robust outcomes, consistently getting clients the best results possible.

Richard has completed accreditation as a mediator and he brings to the practice of family law well informed practical and real-world advices. He is highly respected amongst his peers in the legal profession for applying the most recent legal arguments to complex factual scenarios.

In terms of financial matrimonial matters Richard has much experience in complex high value matters; involving disputes to business valuations, identifying hidden assets, taxation consequences for financial settlements and engaging experts where necessary to dispute opposing parties’ arguments.

Richard’s child law practice has seen him have the carriage of literally hundreds of child related cases. He has the experience to deal with issues such as special needs children, instances of past and protection against future child abuse, psychological assessments of parents and other potential child carers. Richard believes strongly In running matters from beginning to end either through a mediated outcome or proceeding in court to appear himself on trials, to ensure that a consistent voice is heard through the whole of proceedings.

Areas of Practice

Family Law

Professional Memberships

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Law Council of Australia