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When is Family Violence considered in a Matrimonial Property Settlement?
What is family violence and how could this affect our property settlement? Following separation, a property settlement occurs between parties to divide financial assets and liabilities. In most cases, marital conduct of either party is not considered to be relevant...
3 Key Benefits of Registering a Trade Mark
A trade mark is a sign used to distinguish goods or services provided in the course of trade – for instance a business or product name, slogan or logo. In Australia, you can register a trade mark with IP Australia. Here are three key benefits for registering your...
Be Wary of ‘Will Kit’ Wills
From time to time, we are told that clients have, or are considering, creating a ‘Will Kit’ Will. Whilst ‘Will Kit’ Wills may be appealing as they are inexpensive for the Testator (the person making the Will), there is a very real risk that a much greater expense will...
Co-Parenting during COVID-19
In these unprecedented times, many parents are trying to navigate their way through co-parenting with little to no guidance on what is the ‘right’ thing to do. The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have recently released some helpful...
We are still here for you: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Hume Taylor & Co are committed to following the advice and updates from the World Health Organisation and Australian and state governments with respect to COVID-19. Our priority is the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff and visitors alike....
Explore our updated website
We are delighted to launch our new, responsive website. A bold new look honours the well-established Hume Taylor & Co brand, while making information more accessible with new features and regular news and law updates. Hume Taylor & Co have always focused on...
Intellectual Property: Trademarks, copyright, patents and registered designs
Intellectual property law covers a number of different rights. Whether you are in art, science, industry, business or a combination thereof, it is important to understand the different types of intellectual property protection available. The following outlines the...
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