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FAMILY LAW SETTLEMENTS TAX IMPLICATIONS

Minor changes in taxation law are not usually a matter of concern or interest to most people, unless their financial…

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Court Mediations and the Enforceability of a Settlement Reached

Navigating the Process and Legal Implications of Court-Ordered Mediation

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HHG Legal Group Recognised in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms – Australia

HHG Legal Group is honoured to announce our inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Australia by Best Lawyers, specifically recognised for our work in Family Law. This accolade is a testament to our team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. 

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Secure Futures: The Importance of Drafting Your Will Upon Marriage

A Will is an essential tool that ensures that your loved ones are looked after and that your wishes are respected. Entering a new relationship or getting married is an exciting time, but it is also an important time to ensure that your Will is updated.

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Taking Care of Your Pets After You’ve Gone

Making provision for your pets in your Will.

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New Beginnings, Secure Futures:

The Importance of Drafting Your Will Upon Marriage Associate, Emma Catterall discusses the legal considerations and best practices of drafting…

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Managing Digital Assets as part of succession planning

Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira discusses the importance of managing digital assets. In today’s digital age, the scope of a person’s…

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Can I apply to apply to the Court to vary final parenting Orders?

Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso discusses whether the Court may vary final parenting Orders. Does section 65DAAA differ from the rule…

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Documents produced for court: not to be used for other purposes

The Harman undertaking is an implied undertaking made to the Court that any documents produced for the purposes of Court proceedings are not to be used for any ulterior purpose, other than the litigation in which they were produced.

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Closing Loopholes updates to the Fair Work Act 2009

Key employer takeaways in relation to the right to disconnect:
Take reasonable steps to limit after hours contact with employees;
Engage in consultation with employees to seek an understanding about when after hours contact may be acceptable;
Provide training to supervisors on the right to disconnect; and
Update workplace policies and employment contracts as needed.

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Wise to the ways of property transference in Wills

While bereavement is not how most people might see themselves coming into equity, the last thing you want to be unsure about when processing the loss of a loved one is how inheriting property works.

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A Tribute to WA Farmers this National Farm Safety Week 2024

HHG Legal Group Director Simon Creek and Associate, Richard Dewar, pay tribute to the legacy of the WA farming community…

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What to do when beneficiaries are missing or unidentified?

The duties of an executor or administrator (legal personal representative) can sometimes be exhausting and when you finally have the estate in a position ready for distribution, this job can get even more difficult if you cannot find or identify a beneficiary.

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Provocation: An Overview

Provocation is a defence which can be used if you are charged with an assault. The defence Provocation is defined in section 245 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913.

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The Essential Role of a Lawyer in Drafting your Will

HHG Legal Group Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira, and Lawyer, Maria Zappala, have provided guidance on the essential role of a…

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Enduring Power of Attorney – responsibilities and risks

HHG Legal Group Senior Associate, Alex Turner, has provided guidance on Enduring Power of Attorney – responsibilities and risks.  …

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BLENDED FAMILIES AND WILLS

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team explore how the…

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EFFECT OF DIVORCE AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT ON WILLS MADE DURING A MARRIAGE.

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team discuss how…

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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Succession planning is the process of putting in place strategies to future-proof your business, whether that be from loss of key personnel, sale of the business, your retirement or your death.

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CLOSING LOOPHOLES – ACT 1, PART 2

Senior Associate, Kimberly Jones, has expertly outlined the latest updates stemming from this legislation, which have already begun to take…

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TOO LATE TO PULL THE TRIGGER?

HHG Legal Group Associate, Richard Dewar, has provided a thorough analysis of new firearm laws in Western Australia. Introduction: Ownership of…

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CLOSING LOOPHOLES – ACT 1

Senior Associate Kimberly Jones has expertly outlined the changes that have started to take effect from 15 December 2023. The Fair…

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UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS

Public holidays for workers covered by the Federal industrial relation system are principally governed by the National Employment Standards (NES)…

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TREASURY LAWS AMENDMENT (MORE COMPETITION, BETTER PRICES) ACT 2022: CHANGES COMING INTO EFFECT.

Special Counsel, Matthew Lilly, and Associate, Kimberly Jones, in our Agribusiness team have outlined the proposed changes. The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better…

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MORE CHANGES TO THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REGIME – FAIR WORK LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SECURE JOB, BETTER PAY) ACT 2022

Kimberly Jones outlines changes to the Fair Work system which came into effect on 6 June 2023. The Fair Work…

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THE LAW ACCORDING TO SIMON CREEK – MAY 28, 2020

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman & Nationally Accredited Mediator in the family law team at HHG Legal Group, joins Oliver Peterson…

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THE LAW ACCORDING TO SIMON CREEK | 14 JULY 2020 | CAN YOU BE FORCED TO TAKE A CORONAVIRUS TEST?

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman & Nationally Accredited Mediator in the family law team at HHG Legal Group, joins Oliver Peterson…

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THE LAW ACCORDING TO SIMON CREEK | INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION | 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Lawyer at HHG Legal Group, joins Oliver Peterson to take listener…

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SIMON CREEK ON 6PR | ASHER VANDER SANDEN WINS APPEAL

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Lawyer at HHG Legal Group, joins Oliver Peterson to discuss today’s…

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REVENGE PORN LAWS FINALLY INTRODUCED IN WA

Legislation criminalising so-called revenge porn have been introduced in Western Australia, providing long-overdue consequences for those found guilty of image-based…

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