Managing Associate, Steve Cohen and Lawyer, Ella Italiano-Schmidt in our Family Law team have highlighted the difficulties of legal separation. Separating from your spouse or partner can be […]
Dianne Caruso is a Senior Associate in the Family Law team at HHG Legal Group. She is also a Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner chairing mediations in respect […]
Simon Creek, Executive Chairman, Nationally Accredited Mediator, featured on Sonshine FM to discuss Pre-nuptial agreements. Please listen to the segment below.
Executive Chairman, Simon Creek, and Lawyer, Rod Kroon, in our Family Law team have outlined the rights of couples living together in a de facto relationship. It won’t […]
HHG Legal Group Executive Chairman, Simon Creek, and Special Counsel, Ben Majoe, have featured in Business News to discuss why it’s worth revisiting your Financial Agreements. Read the […]
Ben Majoe, Special Counsel and Jordan Schweitzer, Lawyer in our Family Law team, provide an insight into Binding Financial Agreements and how they differ from our common law […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family and De Facto Law Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso, explains whether someone who was formerly in a de facto relationship is entitled to make a Family […]
Claire Harrison, Associate in our Family & De facto law team, provides an important update for separated families that have care arrangements in place. On Sunday, 31 January […]
Our Criminal Law team’s Lisa Riley and Fintan Roberts explore the new legislation relating to persistent family violence and the penalties that now can apply to those charged with […]
Dianne Caruso, Senior Associate in our Family team has provided an update regarding Same-sex Divorce Applications. Divorce applications for same-sex couples Last week, the Family Court of WA […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family & De Facto Law team’s Senior Associate Dianne Caruso provides a useful introduction for recently-separated partners to the Family Court’s property settlement process. WHAT […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family & De Facto Law team’s Senior Associate Dianne Caruso provides some great tips for recently-separated partners in regards to care arrangements and the benefits […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family & De Facto law team’s Managing Associate, Dr Steve Cohen and Associate Biljana Radulovic provide an insightful case study involving the Child Support Agency […]
A collaboration between HHG Legal Group’s Family & De Facto, Property and Wills & Estate Planning teams, Matthew Lilly, Sue Holgate and Lucy Ferreira explores the prevalence of […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family Law Special Counsel, Ben Majoe and Executive Chairman Simon Creek provide clarity in relation to current binding financial arrangements and the coronavirus pandemic. While […]
HHG Legal Group’s Executive Chairman, Simon Creek and Lawyer, Rachel Pocock provide an overview of the visitation directives for aged care facilities this Mother’s Day. On the 16th […]
Are you a part of a split family and concerned about a co-parent using the latest restrictions as an excuse to lapse in their responsibilities? Executive Chairman, Simon […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family & De Facto Law team’s Claire Harrison provides clarity around the regionals and intrastate travel bans and parental orders and arrangements. [First published 30 […]
HHG Legal Group’s Family Law Special Counsel, Ben Majoe and Executive Chairman Simon Creek provide clarity in relation to current binding financial arrangements and the coronavirus pandemic. A […]
Our Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso discusses eligibility when making a family law claim in a de facto relationship. If you are in a de facto relationship and are […]
HHG’s Family Lawyer and Independent Children’s Lawyers, Steve Cohen and Dianne Caruso discuss the eligibility of inspecting a partner’s former spouse’s court file. In the decision of Naysmith […]
Family Law Insights by Simon Creek, Executive Chairman “The topic of divorce kicked the year off with a ‘bang’ with this morning’s commentary by David Curl in The […]
HHG is very proud to announce the recent appointment of our Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso, to the panel of Independent Children’s Lawyers. “I am very proud and excited […]
HHG’s Stewart Kattowitz and Steve Cohen from the Family Law team provide some clarity around Child Support assessments in the following article. When couples separate, they can choose […]
HHG’s Dr Steve Cohen, Managing Associate and Rachel Pocock, Lawyer from the Family Law team provide some clarity around separation from a de facto relationship. So, what […]
Blair Campbell, Senior Associate and Murray Thornhill, Director and Notary Public from the Commercial Litigation Team update individuals and employers on the latest announcements. With the recent […]
HHG Legal Group is proud to announce the internal promotion of three of our rising stars to Associate. Congratulations to Gina Nofal, Patrick Beilby and Biljana Radulović working […]
How family violence impacts on property settlement proceedings Written by Dianne Caruso, Senior Associate and Simon Creek, Managing Director and Special Counsel, Family Law The recent Full Court […]
What you need to know before separating from your partner Written by Dianne Caruso, Senior Associate and Simon Creek, Managing Director and Special Counsel, Family Law Key considerations early on. […]
Can it be said that gone are the days of unspoken understandings, implied consent, assumptions, and acquiescence about the decisions impacting a child’s care, welfare, and development? Not […]
Written by Rachel Pocock (Solicitor) and Simon Creek (Managing Director & Special Counsel) With Easter School Holidays fast approaching, we have created a guide for separated parents seeking […]
What impact does death have on your family law property proceedings? Written by Eliza Fitzgerald, Solicitor, Family Law Nowadays, couples are often separating later in their lives, and […]
High Court set to decide if a sperm donor should be considered a ‘parent’ Managing Director and Special Counsel, Simon Creek, joins Channel 9’s Tracey Vo to discuss […]
Written by Janene Bon, Tax, Business and Estate Planning There are two Bills before this State’s Legislative Assembly which will have significant implications for the taxation of transactions […]
Written by Steve Cohen, Associate, Family Law In recent years, the national divorce rate has risen; this has had major implications for schools and teachers – an important […]
Written by Eliza Fitzgerald, Lawyer, Family Law The High Court is set to deliberate on parental role of a sperm donor In recent times, an increasing number of […]
Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Written by Eliza Fitzgerald, Solicitor, Family Law The Federal Parliament recently passed the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and […]
The Federal Parliament recently passed the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2018 which effectively prohibits family violence perpetrators from being able to directly […]
It’s safe to say pets are a very welcome addition to most Australian families and many consider the family pet to be a member of the family. As […]
Melbourne Cup, the race that stops the nation, is the day when many Australians have a flurry. What many of us may not realise, is that there are […]
HHG Legal Group’s family law team continues to win recognition for service levels, value and results.
It has been reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that in 2017, Western Australia was the only state where over 60% of the assaults that occurred were […]
Interesting times are afoot for those that are affected by, or work within, the family law system. The Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, recently launched details of a […]
Twelve-year old boy borrows family credit card to fly self to Bali Join HHG Legal Group Managing Director, Simon Creek, and Radio Presenter, Oliver Peterson, as they discuss recent […]
Getting married later in life: questions to ask before tying the knot (part one) Join HHG Legal Group Managing Director, Simon Creek, and Radio Presenter, Oliver Peterson, as they […]
Older West Australians getting married; what are the risks and rewards legally? More West Australians are getting married later in life – but for those over 50, tying […]
It’s a special day for most, teeming with flowers, chocolate treats and heart-shaped trinkets… But for failing couples, Valentine’s Day looms like a dark cloud, serving as a […]
The question of parentage has become unprecedentedly topical in recent times, with current marriage equality laws drawing attention to the prevalence of same-sex couples in our community who […]
What’s wrong with taking your children on a quick Bali holiday in the summer holiday break? The children have lived with you since separation and save for your […]
In disputed estate matters, the Court is required to cast judgment on your relationship – from how you manage household bills through to your Facebook relationship status and […]
Pre nuptial agreements were first made famous in the early two thousands by celebrities like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and the Kardashians. Famously, it was rumoured that Brad […]
Everywhere we look Christmas decorations are appearing in shopping centres which serve as a timely reminder that the Christmas holidays are almost upon us. In fact, Christmas is […]
Did you know the Family Court recently ruled a WA couple’s 25-year marriage ‘invalid’? Hear what HHG Associates, Nicole Young & Hayley Ellison, had to say about it […]
We’ve all heard of the pressures that can come with the FIFO life. But now there are disturbing claims that those pressures could be contributing to cases of […]
In July this year a new type of restraining order called a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) was created. Overall the new FVROs seem easier for applicants to […]
In today’s modern era, technology is advancing exponentially, from internet banking, to online grocery shopping, almost anything can be done online from the comfort of your own home. […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This […]
Following the commencement or breakdown of a marriage, many people re-evaluate who should benefit from their estate in the event of their death. For this reason, it is […]
Smacking children and Family Law – What is okay and what is not? It’s safe to say the landmark decision in the “Smacking Grandparents Case” has received […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This […]
Simon Creek, Managing Director and Head of Family answers some of the most frequently asked questions around financial agreements. What is a Binding Financial Agreement? It is a […]
Family Law Basics Series: What is a Single Expert Witness’ Role in Financial Matters? In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This week […]
If I was married outside of Australia is my marriage recognised in Australia? Leading on from our previous article “Married Twice to the Same Person – Subsequent Ceremonies […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This week […]
Married Twice to the Same Person? Subsequent Ceremonies with unintended consequences We all have friends who have had a destination wedding then returned home for a second ceremony, […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. this week […]
The Impact of Children’s Wishes in determining parenting arrangements The High Court of Australia has affirmed the Family Court’s wide discretion in the recent decision of Bondelmonte […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This week […]
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have throughout the Family Law process. This week […]
Family Law Basics Series: What are the benefits of engaging the services of a family lawyer? In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing […]
What happens if someone breaches Family Court Orders? Breaching an Order, whether it is in relation to parenting or financial matters, made by the Family Court of Western […]
POST SEPARATION FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: WHY QUICK SETTLEMENTS CAN BE VITAL Nov 28, 2016 When a relationship breaks down, even in circumstances where parties are amicable and able to […]