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WHAT IS A PARTIAL PROPERTY SETTLEMENT?

A partial property settlement is a distribution of property (assets or money) that is distributed or paid to one party…

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PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS (BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS)

Background In Australia, pre-nuptial agreements are called Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s).  The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) allows couple to…

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? 457 VISA’S AND THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THEM

A Perth company has recently advertised on Gumtree seeking 457 Visa applicants only. This has caused controversy in the already volatile employment…

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NO BULL APPROACH TO PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY.

What are the legal consequences if cattle escape and trespass on to another’s land? Or worse yet, if somebody else’s…

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UNFAIR DISMISSAL OF SENIOR EMPLOYEES

We at HHG Legal Group every day advise employers and employees about their risks and rights in managing the employment…

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THE GREAT ACN/ABN DIVIDE: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS TO PROTECT PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTERESTS

Concerning the Personal Property Securities Register (‘PPSR’), the courts have reminded us recently of the importance of:   (a)          generally, where…

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UNPAID INTERNSHIPS: ARE THEY LEGAL?

Commercial Litigation, Managing Director, Murray Thornhill looks into the legalities around unpaid internships. Unpaid work experience or internships are often…

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DANGEROUS DRIVING

Lisa Riley, Associate, in our Crime & Traffic team, has outlined the penalties of Dangerous Driving in WA. WHAT IS…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP IS THE ONLY TOP 10 AUSTRALIAN LAW FIRM IN WA. AGAIN.

HHG Legal Group, WA’s premier medium sized law firm, is yet again a top 10 performer in the leading national…

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BEHAVING BADLY AT WORK FUNCTIONS

Social occasions for work colleagues are supposed to be relaxed and build morale.  Even though attendance at functions may be…

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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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EMPLOYMENT LAW REMINDER: PENALTIES CAN SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEED ANY UNDERPAYMENT AMOUNT

Director, Murray Thornhill, and Senior Associate, Gemma Wheeler-Carver, in our Dispute Resolution and  Employment teams outline the penalties for underpaying employees. A recent decision of the Federal…

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (IS TO KEEP MY JOB): A FESTIVE SEASON GUIDE FOR EMPLOYEES

The festive period is here and Gemma Wheeler-Carver, Associate in our Dispute Resolution and Employment Law teams has prepared this guide to help ensure your…

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BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES AND DIRECTOR DUTIES

Managing Director, Murray Thornhill in our Dispute Resolution team outlines the main responsibilities of a company director. The directors of a company…

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CHILDREN AFTER SEPARATION – HOW AND WHAT ARRANGEMENTS DO WE MAKE FOR OUR KIDS?

1. Legal terminology Following legislative change to Australian family law in 2007, commonly used terms such as “child custody”, “child…

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REGISTERED BUILDERS | PLUMBERS | PAINTERS

Managing Director, Murray Thornhill, and Associate, Patrick Beilby, in our Dispute Resolution team have highlighted that parties wishing to resolve complex building disputes…

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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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HHG CONSTRUCTION LAW SERIES PART 6: LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages (LDs) give powerful relief for delayed construction works.  But the right to LDs can be quite vulnerable because…

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ADULT CHILD MAINTENANCE AND PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OVER 18

Adult Child Maintenance A child who is over 18 may be able to obtain financial support from a parent if…

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IS A PARENT ACTUALLY A ‘PARENT’?

Written by Eliza Fitzgerald, Lawyer, Family Law The High Court is set to deliberate on parental role of a sperm donor…

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SETTING ASIDE A BINDING CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT

For a number of years, we have noticed an increasing number of parties entering into Binding Child Support Agreements.  A…

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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT

Introduction   Purchasing shares in private or proprietary limited companies in Australia continues to be an attractive option for many…

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EXTENSIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT REFORMS – RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW PANEL

HHG Legal Group’s Director Murray Thornhill and Lawyer, Fintan Roberts discuss the key recommendations that have arisen from the Local Government Review Panel. Yesterday…

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ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? Enduring Powers of Attorney enable a person over the age of 18 years…

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CIVIL CONTRACTORS’ LEGAL GUIDE: QUALITY

Standard of Workmanship Most standard-form contracts provide that a contractor’s works are to be carried out in a “proper and…

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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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BHP TO REVIEW ITS POLICY ON BACKGROUND CHECKS ON NEW EMPLOYEES | THE WEST AUSTRALIAN | 7 JULY 2021

HHG Legal Group Director Murray Thornhill was proud to feature in The West Australian, ‘BHP to review its policy on background checks on new…

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NEW CERTAINTY FOR RENT RELIEF NEGOTIATIONS: WA’S NEW COMMERCIAL TENANCIES CODE OF CONDUCT (PART III)

Matthew Lilly explores the newly gazetted WA Code of Conduct which finally provides certainty for landlords and tenants looking to…

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THE WAIT IS OVER FOR AUSTRALIA’S WHISTLEBLOWER REFORM.

Blair Campbell, Senior Associate and Murray Thornhill, Director and Notary Public from the Commercial Litigation Team update individuals and employers on the…

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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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Ours was a complex estate transaction that I was a little nervous about. I needn’t have worried. Aimee explained the complexities of the process with great clarity with the fee structures being totally transparent and clearly itemised. I will be forever grateful to Aimee and the HHG staff for their professionalism and competence.

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Thank you so so very much from the bottom of our hearts for all that you and your team have done Aimee.

Can’t say I am not relieved to not see an email from you but I will be in touch soon to sort our wills out. Lesson learned on that part!

Kerrilee.

Thank you so much for all you have done to assist us through this very complex journey, Aimee. 

You made this process so much easier for us to navigate, especially with all of the really complicated legal requirements. You genuinely took some pressure off us when life was happening around us.

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“We are extremely pleased that Lisa Riley was recommended to us.  Lisa was very upfront with us as regards possible outcomes, kept us informed along the way, and successfully achieved the best possible outcome.  She was dogged in her pursuit of justice and we found her to be honest, helpful, caring, diligent, and very professional in all our dealings with her.

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Your professionalism and supportive nature have been a welcome change and Alison and I are very appreciative of this, HHG is very lucky to have someone of your expertise and dedication working for them and we both can’t speak highly enough of you, I will be forever grateful to you and your company for all your help and kindness, I would highly recommend you and HHG to everyone who needs competent and professional legal representation.

Once again thank you so much.

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