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A partial property settlement is a distribution of property (assets or money) that is distributed or paid to one party…
Background In Australia, pre-nuptial agreements are called Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s). The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) allows couple to…
A Perth company has recently advertised on Gumtree seeking 457 Visa applicants only. This has caused controversy in the already volatile employment…
What are the legal consequences if cattle escape and trespass on to another’s land? Or worse yet, if somebody else’s…
We at HHG Legal Group every day advise employers and employees about their risks and rights in managing the employment…
Concerning the Personal Property Securities Register (‘PPSR’), the courts have reminded us recently of the importance of: (a) generally, where…
Commercial Litigation, Managing Director, Murray Thornhill looks into the legalities around unpaid internships. Unpaid work experience or internships are often…
Lisa Riley, Associate, in our Crime & Traffic team, has outlined the penalties of Dangerous Driving in WA. WHAT IS…
HHG Legal Group, WA’s premier medium sized law firm, is yet again a top 10 performer in the leading national…
Social occasions for work colleagues are supposed to be relaxed and build morale. Even though attendance at functions may be…
Keeping legal costs down is something which resonates with all family law clients. Section 117(1) of the Family Law Act…
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…
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…
Managing Director, Murray Thornhill in our Dispute Resolution team outlines the main responsibilities of a company director. The directors of a company…
1. Legal terminology Following legislative change to Australian family law in 2007, commonly used terms such as “child custody”, “child…
Managing Director, Murray Thornhill, and Associate, Patrick Beilby, in our Dispute Resolution team have highlighted that parties wishing to resolve complex building disputes…
10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT FAMILY LAW Many people share their experiences and stories from their family law…
Liquidated damages (LDs) give powerful relief for delayed construction works. But the right to LDs can be quite vulnerable because…
Adult Child Maintenance A child who is over 18 may be able to obtain financial support from a parent if…
Written by Eliza Fitzgerald, Lawyer, Family Law The High Court is set to deliberate on parental role of a sperm donor…
For a number of years, we have noticed an increasing number of parties entering into Binding Child Support Agreements. A…
Introduction Purchasing shares in private or proprietary limited companies in Australia continues to be an attractive option for many…
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…
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? Enduring Powers of Attorney enable a person over the age of 18 years…
Standard of Workmanship Most standard-form contracts provide that a contractor’s works are to be carried out in a “proper and…
Your divorce or separation is bound to have a significant impact on all aspects of your life. This period in…
HHG Legal Group Director Murray Thornhill was proud to feature in The West Australian, ‘BHP to review its policy on background checks on new…
Matthew Lilly explores the newly gazetted WA Code of Conduct which finally provides certainty for landlords and tenants looking to…
Blair Campbell, Senior Associate and Murray Thornhill, Director and Notary Public from the Commercial Litigation Team update individuals and employers on the…
Family farms present a difficulty in family law property settlements. Often, farmers are asset rich, but cash poor. It may…
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