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COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE IN FAMILY LAW

Collaborative practice in family law uses consensual legal practices rather than employing adversarial approaches. It is argued that collaborative law commits lawyers…

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CAN A GRANDCHILD MAKE A FAMILY PROVISION ACT CLAIM?

Managing Associate, Alyce Martin, and Lawyer, Danielle Barker, in our Wills, Estates, and Succession Planning team outline if a grandchild can make a Family…

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EXCITING TIMES FOR HHG LEGAL GROUP’S FAMILY & DE FACTO LAW TEAM WITH A SENIOR APPOINTMENT AND INTERNAL PROMOTION.

HHG LEGAL GROUP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF HIGHLY REGARDED FAMILY LAWYER, RICHARD CRANE TO DRIVE OUR JOONDALUP…

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BEST LAWYERS IN AUSTRALIA – RECOGNITION FOR FAMILY LAW

Congratulations to our Executive Chairman, Simon Creek, for his recognition on the 2021 Best Lawyers in Australia list for his work in Family…

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TESTAMENTARY PROMISES AND FAMILY FARMS

Family farms are subject to a distinct rural ideology in which farming is considered a male vocation.  The cultural values…

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BENEFITS OF FAMILY LAW SERVICES

FAMILY LAW BASICS SERIES: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENGAGING THE SERVICES OF A FAMILY LAWYER? In this series we will…

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FAMILY LAW PROCEEDINGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even professional networking sites such as LinkedIn are increasingly changing the way family law matters are conducted…

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IS SOMEONE FORMERLY IN A DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP ENTITLED TO MAKE A FAMILY LAW CLAIM?

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…

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TO VACCINATE OR NOT; FAMILY LAW CASES

To vaccinate or not; That is the question – but who is responsible for the answer when we approach the…

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HIDING ASSETS IN FAMILY LAW PROCEEDINGS

When a relationship breaks down, so can the trust between the parties. One party may find themselves in a situation…

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FAMILY VIOLENCE AND FAMILY LAW

Going through a divorce can be traumatic enough in and of itself.  If it is coupled with family violence there can…

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LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT FAMILY VIOLENCE

The Federal Parliament recently passed the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Bill 2018 which effectively prohibits family violence…

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KEEPING COSTS DOWN IN FAMILY LAW

Keeping legal costs down is something which resonates with all family law clients.   Section 117(1) of the Family Law Act…

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10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT FAMILY LAW

10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT FAMILY LAW Many people share their experiences and stories from their family law…

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A FAMILY LAWYER

Your divorce or separation is bound to have a significant impact on all aspects of your life. This period in…

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WILL I LOSE THE FARM? – FARMS IN FAMILY LAW PROPERTY MATTERS

Family farms present a difficulty in family law property settlements.  Often, farmers are asset rich, but cash poor.  It may…

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OVERNIGHT STAYS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS – A TRICKY FAMILY LAW ISSUE

There is a lot of debate around and research into when overnight stays for 0-4 years olds should commence, or…

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HOLIDAYS, SEPARATION AND FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS

What’s wrong with taking your children on a quick Bali holiday in the summer holiday break? The children have lived…

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ARISTOTLE AND RAKE WALK INTO THE BAR: ETHICS IN THE PRACTICE OF FAMILY LAW

Managing Associate, Dr Steve Cohen, and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer, in our Family Law team have outlined the ethics in family law. The relationship between…

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THE FUTURE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS

A suite of new changes came into play in 2017, resulting in a changed legal landscape for family violence and…

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NEW IMMUNISATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS

In recent months immunisation has resurfaced as a prominent topic of discussion in the media by politicians and doctors as…

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DOCTRINE OF RES JUDICATA IN FAMILY LAW CASES IN AUSTRALIA

Res judicata is a Latin term which means that the issue before the court has already been decided by another court, with…

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FAMILY LAW BASICS SERIES

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you…

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ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF FAMILY LAWYERS

All Australian lawyers have ethical duties and obligations. These ethical duties and obligations are created by law.  Family lawyers in particular have…

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FAMILY LAW BASICS SERIES: WHAT IS A CASE GUARDIAN?

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions…

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HOW CAN THE FAMILY COURT IMPACT A CHILD’S SCHOOLING?

Can it be said that gone are the days of unspoken understandings, implied consent, assumptions, and acquiescence about the decisions…

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VALUING ASSETS IN FAMILY LAW

When parties separate and enter into negotiations or commence proceedings in Family Court for a property settlement, one of the first…

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Family Violence Restraining Order

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Family Mediation Dispute Resolution

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WA’S RESPONSE TO INCREASING FAMILY VIOLENCE

It has been reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that in 2017, Western Australia was the only state where…

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