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Hulse Family Law - Wollongong

Hulse Family Law - Wollongong

5.0(26 reviews)See reviews ↓·Wollongong

About the company

Hulse Family Law is a specialist family law firm based in Wollongong that works exclusively in family law. Lana Hulse is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over a decade of exclusive family law experience. She is a collaboratively trained lawyer who completed her degrees at the University of Wollongong. Lana Hulse is admitted onto the Register of Practitioners kept at the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of NSW.

Isobelle Herbert is an Associate at the firm who has worked exclusively in family law for a large local firm since her admission. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Class 1, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Certificate of Legal Technology and Business Skills. Isobelle Herbert is admitted onto the Register of Practitioners kept at the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of NSW. Tess Shepherd is an Associate at the firm who has worked exclusively in family law since October 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Tess Shepherd is admitted onto the Register of Practitioners kept at the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of NSW.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Wollongong clients repeatedly describe Hulse Family Law as a compassionate and steady presence during separation, divorce and family court proceedings. Lana is the practitioner most often named, with reviewers highlighting her deep knowledge of the field and her ability to explain each stage clearly and honestly. More than one customer describes feeling informed and prepared throughout mediation and court matters, noting that she offers realistic advice rather than false comfort and that urgent issues are handled efficiently.

A detail many reviews return to is the practice of keeping clients updated before and after each step, alongside the calm and welcoming manner of the wider team, who are described as polite, responsive and ready to clarify anything that seems unclear. Reviewers mention property settlement and divorce as the main areas of work, with Lana guiding people through the process stage by stage and helping them make decisions during an emotional period.

The result-focused approach, combined with empathy and attention to detail, is presented as the reason many feel supported from the first discussion to the final outcome. Clients also note the professionalism and dedication shown in protracted family court matters, where changing laws and complex issues require careful handling. The firm's work in mediation and court representation is described as thorough and well organised, leaving clients feeling that their interests were protected.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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David Neale (Davlad)11 February 2026

Cannot express adequately how supported I felt by Lana and the team. The whole process can be extremely daunting until you begin discussing your matter and realise how supported you are. Every step was handled with professionalism and compassion and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you

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coen Brown5 September 2025

I had the best experience Lana and team are amazing.I They were on top of things straight away which I loved. I was never stressed or anxious I left it in there hands. The girls are wonderful polite and always there for me to explain anything I didn’t understand. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lynda Brown

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Louise Horgan2 September 2025

I worked with Lana over some time on a protracted family court case of mine. It was really important to me that my lawyer understood the issues I was concerned about, I found that with Lana. With the family court going through a period of significant reform in the last few years, it’s valuable to have a lawyer that understands the dynamic nature of this space and how the changing laws can impact on the direction and potential outcomes of your case. Another thing that I think sets Lana apart is that she is upfront and transparent about potential outcomes by ‘reality testing’ your own expectations against the legislation, case history, and available evidence. Lana and I advocated for my child’s best interests in many different forums, and I always felt so supported each time with a kind of synergy where she instinctively knew when to be the louder voice and when to listen. Lana understands the intersection of risk and cumulative harm, and how that can impact on a child’s development and positive outcomes. Lana is an excellent lawyer, and a person with integrity and compassion.

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G M6 February 2025

If you are looking to resolve a family matter, please do not waste your time looking elsewhere. I can tell you first-hand that Lana is the absolute best. I started with another firm and I lost faith in their ability to handle the matter - terminated my contract with them after 8 months of slow movement and disappointment. I left thousands of dollars behind. Lana resumed carriage of my case and executed it all beautifully, quickly, and with transparency. Absolute breath of fresh air — she knows what she’s doing. No need to waste your time, money, and frankly patience and sanity by going elsewhere. Start and finish here.

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Meezag10 December 2024

I cannot thank Lana and her team enough. While going through property settlement and divorce can be frustrating, emotional and mentally draining, Lana's dedication to family law ,commitment to her clients, understanding that every situation is different and her professionalism in all aspects and assisting me in getting to the end was second to none. She guided and supported me every step of the way. Kept me in the loop as well as go above and beyond in some aspects. I have no hesitation in recommending Lana. Thankyou again for getting me through this chapter in my life.

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Khobi Graham17 November 2024

My experience with Lana and her team was outstanding. They are compassionate, professional, prompt and went above and beyond to ensure only the best outcome possible was achieved for my family court matters. They come highly recommended if you should find yourself in this harrowing situation. Thank you again Lana and team !

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Jade Rennie7 August 2024

I can't recommend Hulse Family Law enough. Her brand and website drew me in but Lana, with her impeccable style and unwavering commitment, truly felt like my guardian angel throughout my case. The mediation process, while challenging, was made more bearable thanks to Lana's incredible empathy, strength, and expertise. I always felt informed, prepared, and understood. Her dedication to her clients shines through in every interaction, and the results she achieves speak for themselves. A heartfelt thank you to Lana and the entire team at Hulse Family Law. I hope to never need your services again, but I'm eternally grateful to know I have such a capable advocate in my corner.

Family lawyers in Wollongong compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Wollongong are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Marr Family Lawyers★ 5,039No
2Hulse Family Law - Wollongong (this page)★ 5,026No
3South Coast Family Law Group★ 5,025No
4Mitchell Family Lawyers★ 4,937No
Contact
+61242165333www.hulsefamilylaw.com.auSte 6/82 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500
Working hours
Monday08:00–17:00
Tuesday08:00–17:00
Wednesday08:00–17:00
Thursday08:00–17:00
Friday08:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed