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DOGS AND THE LAW

HHG Legal Group’sMurray Thornhill have pulled together some answers to questions that dog owners might have about the laws that…

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DEFAMATORY TEXT MESSAGES AND A TREND TOWARDS PROTECTION IN THE VIRTUAL ARENA

HHG Legal Group’s Murray Thornhill looks into defamatory text messages and a trend towards protection in the virtual arena in light…

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DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP – ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO MAKE A CLAIM?

Our Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso discusses eligibility when making a family law claim in a de facto relationship. If you are in…

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FAQ: WHAT IS AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

HHG Legal Group’s Will & Estates Senior Associate Lucy Ferriera and Law Graduate Maria Zappala answer frequently asked questions regarding an enduring power of attorney. What…

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TRANSFER DUTY CHANGES ON THE HORIZON

There are two Bills before this State’s Legislative Assembly which will have significant implications for the taxation of transactions in…

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ADULT CHILD MAINTENANCE

Paying child support is designed to help meet the cost of caring for and raising your children when they are…

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STATUTORY SHAKE UP: DE-FACTO SUPERANNUATION SPLITTING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Earlier this year, the Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, announced that de-facto couples in Western Australia will soon be able…

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KEEPING YOUR FUR-BABY WHEN DIVORCED

It’s safe to say pets are a very welcome addition to most Australian families and many consider the family pet…

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BEWARE FINANCIAL ABUSERS

A rise in cases of financial abuse proves that seniors in all stages of frailty must implement appropriate safeguards against…

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ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION – USE OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Powers of Attorney can form an important part of your plan to manage your financial affairs once you lose capacity…

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FAQS: BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman answers some of the most frequently asked questions around financial agreements. What is a Binding Financial…

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THE SCOURGE OF ELDER ABUSE

Our estate planning and dispute resolution teams are all too often, and increasingly, acting to rescue seniors from falling victim…

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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY ESTATE IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL?

HHG Legal Group’s Lucy Ferriera explores the dire situation when a person dies without a Will. If a person dies without…

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WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING BASICS SERIES: ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Wills and Estate Planning, providing information and guidance that may answer…

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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, or who have…

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THE ROLE OF THE SINGLE EXPERT WITNESS IN FINANCIAL MATTERS

FAMILY LAW BASICS SERIES: WHAT IS A SINGLE EXPERT WITNESS’ ROLE IN FINANCIAL MATTERS? In this series we will discuss the…

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REMINDER: TIME IS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE WHEN IT COMES TO INHERITANCE CASES

When someone passes away, the law tells us that their property should be distributed in accordance with inheritance laws without…

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THE DUTY OF DISCLOSURE

A common concern following the breakdown of a relationship is that the other party may be attempting to hide assets…

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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: WHY THE DEMISE OF DE FACTO COUPLES IS HIGHER THAN MARRIED COUPLES

Divorce on the rise It is apparent from the 2015 divorce statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, that…

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METADATA IN CIVIL LITIGATION: AN AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE

The Telecommunications Interception and Access Act 1979 (Cth) (TIAA), as amended in 2015, requires that Australian telecommunication companies retain specific…

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE AFTER SEPARATION: WHY QUICK SETTLEMENTS CAN BE VITAL

When a relationship breaks down, even in circumstances where parties are amicable and able to agree on a division of…

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM IN A DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA?

A de facto relationship is defined in s 13A of the Interpretation Act 1984 (WA).  In Western Australia, a de facto relationship…

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MY GRANDCHILD IS AT RISK AND I WANT TO INTERVENE – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

It is becoming increasingly common for grandparents to play a major role in their grandchildren’s ongoing care and development. Accordingly,…

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HOW DO I CHANGE FINAL PROPERTY ORDERS?

When the Family Court refers to property orders being “final” it means that the orders have been deemed to finally…

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MARRIED FOR LESS THAN TWO YEARS AND ALREADY IN TROUBLE?

It is increasingly common for couples to separate within two years of the date of their marriage. This can be…

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MY EX WILL NOT COMPLY WITH PARENTING ORDERS – WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

Parenting Orders A parenting order is defined in section 64B of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) and refers…

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WE WANT TO CHANGE FINAL PROPERTY ORDERS – WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

When the Family Court refers to property orders being “final” it means that the orders have been deemed to finally…

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “EQUAL TIME” AND “SUBSTANTIAL AND SIGNIFICANT TIME” WITH MY CHILDREN?

Where there a disputes over custody of children, the Family Court will often be called upon to decide how much…

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DOES EQUAL SHARED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY MEAN EQUAL TIME?

The concept of equal shared parental responsibility is a cornerstone of Family Law child related matters but what does equal…

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WHAT IS A CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT?

As most separated or divorced parents would know, child support is managed through the Child Support Agency of the Department…

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