HHG Articles

Before signing a contract to buy real estate, buyers must make inquiries about what they are buying. Otherwise, they may…

After separation, it often becomes difficult and strained for a couple to live under one roof. A dilemma may arise…

Have you ever thought about what will happen to your Facebook account when you die? Chances are that you haven’t,…

Last night HHG Legal Group celebrated its 100th anniversary and the year that was, with over 120 guests in the Urban…

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

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

In Family Law financial settlements it is never as easy as slicing the assets of a relationship down the middle….

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…

RETAIL SHOP LEASES: TOP 5 TIPS WHEN YOUR LANDLORD WANTS TO REDEVELOP Written by Matthew Lilly, Special Counsel — Business…

There is no doubt that in the internet era we all engage and devote significant time to our online presence…

HHG Legal Group’s Family and De Facto Law Special Counsel Dianne Caruso, explains whether someone who was formerly in a de facto…

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

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

HHG Legal Group’s Building and Construction Managing Director, Murray Thornhill provides an overview of the long-awaited illegal phoenix activity legislation, that…

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

“Inheritance claims” (as they are commonly known) may be made pursuant to the Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) in Western…

Alyce Martin, Managing Associate, and Maria Zappala, Lawyer in our Wills & Estates Planning team, explore the proposed changes to the Administration…

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

Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) seem easier for applicants to get and harder for respondents to successfully object to. The…

GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR WITH FREE OR DISCOUNTED INITIAL CONSULTATIONS Even the frugal would baulk at a ‘first-hour…

Probate is the process of proving the validity of a Will to the Supreme Court. The Executor named in the…

Gemma Wheeler Carver, Lawyer and Murray Thornhill, Director and Notary Public from the Employment Law and Commercial Litigation teams have written this article to update…

Whether you work on a mine site or in the CBD it’s likely you’re about to be tested for illicit…

HHG Legal Group Director, Murray Thornhill and Associate,  Gemma Wheeler-Carver, from our Employment Law and Dispute Resolution teams, explore some key considerations for employers following the announcement…

Special Counsel, Matthew Lilly, and Managing Associate, Alyce Martin, in our Agribusiness and Wills, Estates, and Succession Planning team explore the changes to…

HHG Legal Group explores the concept of Proprietary Estoppel and how it has been recently claimed in the case of Moore v…

Introduction Secured and unsecured creditors alike are often advised to lodge a proof of debt (‘PoD’) as soon as possible…

Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, one party can often find themselves in a significantly weaker…

Adjudication of payment disputes under construction contracts has the advantage of being relatively quick and cost effective, with a determination…

It is important for the Landlord and the Tenant to register a commercial lease on the title of the property…