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Until recently, Australian family courts treated pets as property. They could not make “parenting style orders” for them. Thanks to the Family Law Amendment Act 2024, family law now recognises pets as family.
Once made, a promise—such as passing down a family farm—may be enforceable by law.
Important changes to the Family Law Act and how they may affect your family law parenting matter
The Family Violence Programme is available to an accused person who has been formally charged, by the Western Australian Police, with a “family violence” offence. The programme is funded by the Department of Justice and is of no cost to an accused.
Timing is vital when bringing a legal action; wait too long, and you may lose the right to commence legal proceedings. This is known as a “limitation period”.
In light of the forthcoming amendments to family law legislation, it’s imperative for family lawyers to stay abreast of these…
Section 124E of the Sentencing Act 1995 (WA) empowers a Court to make a declaration that the offender being convicted…
Reported in The West Australian (11/07/2017) The chief judge of WA’s Family Court says the States plummeting financial fortunes have led…
Simon Creek, Executive Chairman, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Lawyer at HHG Legal Group, joins Anthony Tilli on Triple MMM…
Join HHG Legal Group Managing Director, Simon Creek, and Radio Presenter, Oliver Peterson, as they discuss recent news features and answer…
Sweeping changes are being made to Australia’s Family Court system, following an announcement that the Family Court and Federal Circuit…
Simon Creek, Executive Chairman, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Lawyer at HHG Legal Group, joins Anthony Tilli on Triple MMM…
The question seems simple, the answer is more complex. Even where one partner is the registered owner of the family…
We’ve all heard of the pressures that can come with the FIFO life. But now there are disturbing claims that…
The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and other Measures Act) 2011(Cth) (the FV amendments) which amended the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the FLA’)…
If you are the spouse in a Family Court proceeding who becomes bankrupt, your property is immediately vested in the…
Studies show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 15 years old are more likely than other Australian children…
The Family Court of Western Australia Western Australia is unique amongst Australian states in being the only state with its own Family Court….
HHG’s Ben Majoe from the Family Law team provides insight into forensic accountants & how to locate assets in Family Law proceedings. In family…
What happens if someone breaches Family Court Orders? Breaching an Order, whether it is in relation to parenting or financial…
HHG Legal Group poised for another century of success with their continued commitment to regional WA and the latest…
HHG Legal Group’s Family Law Special Counsel Dianne Caruso provides a useful introduction for recently-separated partners to the Family Court’s…
When it comes to property settlement, section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) requires the Court has to first identify…
It is well recognised that a marital or relationship breakup can have a major impact on a business. Below are…
Family dispute resolution (FDR) is a process involving you and your ex-partner meeting with a family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP)…
HHG’s Managing Associate, Dr Steve Cohen, and Rachel McRae, our Senior Associate in the Family & De Facto team, provide…
Each family law property matter broadly involves a four step process: The first step is to identify the assets…
Separating couples do not necessarily have to go to Court in order to fairly divide their property. Whether the couple…
If you are intending to ask the court to make a decision regarding parenting orders (orders about who your children live…
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