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FIFO WORK AND DIVORCE

As a result of the large mining sector in Western Australia, Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) jobs are more common here than…

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SPLITTING SCHOOL FEES FOR SEPARATED PARENTS

Written by Emma Catterall, Solicitor, Family Law, Commercial Law and Wills & Estates With the upcoming return to school, many separated…

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FAQ: ENDURING POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP

HHG Legal Group’s Will & Estates lawyers Lucy Ferriera and Maria Zappala answer frequently asked questions regarding an enduring power of guardianship (EPG). What is an…

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BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS | HOW DOES AUSTRALIA STACK UP TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?

Ben Majoe, Special Counsel and Jordan Schweitzer, Lawyer in our Family Law team, provide an insight into Binding Financial Agreements and how they…

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I WANT EQUAL TIME WITH MY CHILDREN – WHAT WILL THE COURT SAY?

It is only natural in most Family Law child related matters that each parent would want to spend as much…

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HIGH COURT: TAX DEBTS BETWEEN SPOUSES CAN BE TRANSFERRED

The power of the Court to assign a tax debt of one spouse to another pursuant to Part VIIIAA of…

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PRINCIPALS AND CONTRACTORS: MAKE CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WORK FOR YOU | PART 2: STILL TUNNELING THROUGH: MORE CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TERMS TO AVOID.

In part 1, Building and Construction and Dispute Resolution Special Counsel, Daniel Morris, and Director, Murray Thornhill pointed out some of the…

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ANIMAL WELFARE | REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE

HHG Legal Group has been assisting WA’s Agribusiness sector for over 100 years. We are committed to providing proactive legal advice to…

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THE “NO ADVERSE COSTS ORDER” PROPOSAL: ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OR IMPRACTICAL UTOPIAN IDEAL?

Supporting small business growth has become a widely articulated agenda within the Australian political arena.  The government and opposition and…

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IS SMACKING CHILDREN LEGAL IN AUSTRALIA?

Smacking children and Family Law – What is okay and what is not? It’s safe to say the landmark decision in the…

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5 THINGS RECENTLY SEPARATED PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY

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

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FINAL PARENTING ORDERS THAT AREN’T WORKING – CAN I VARY THEM?

What happens if Final Parenting Orders made by the Family Court are not working for you, the other parent of…

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A TAX LAWYER’S CHECKLIST: PART ONE

Presenting part one of a three part checklist from HHG Legal Group’s Tax Law Team. Make sure you are aware of…

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DIVORCE AND YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS

This may seem like a redundant question, but for many people faced with the trauma of separation from their family,…

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I THINK MY EX-PARTNER IS HIDING ASSETS – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

When partners separate and move to finalise the division of their finances, the fact that one party played a greater…

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POST-NUPTIAL BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS

A post-nuptial agreement, known in Australia as a ‘Binding Financial Agreement’ (BFA), is the post-wedding day equivalent of the growingly…

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FAQ: ENDURING POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP & ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY

HHG Legal Group’s Will & Estates lawyers Lucy Ferriera and Maria Zappala answer frequently asked questions regarding an enduring power of guardianship (EPG) and an enduring…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

WELCOME MERRILL MACNISH Chief Operating Officer Press Release: For immediate release Date: Monday, 20 March 2023  HHG Legal Group has…

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BEST LAWYERS (AUSTRALIA) – HHG LEGAL GROUP RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE ONCE AGAIN

HHG Legal Group is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® (Australia) has again paid tribute to one of the largest divorce law…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP LAWYERS AGAIN RECOGNISED IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AUSTRALIA LIST

Today the Best Lawyers in Australia list for 2022 was released and HHG Legal Group is very excited to announce the inclusion…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP EXPANDS INTO THE SOUTH WEST; ACQUIRES BUNBURY LAW FIRM IN LATEST MOVE

After 100 years of delivering legal services across WA, first in Albany, then in Perth, Mandurah and Joondalup, HHG has acquired boutique law…

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HHG PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE T20 SOUTHERN SMASH.

With HHG’s 100+ year history in the Great Southern, we were very proud to support the T20 Southern Blast competition…

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EMPLOYEE VS CONTRACTOR (WHY NOT BOTH?)

HHG Legal Group’ provides insight into the complexities of the employee vs contractor dichotomy and how the ability to characterise workers…

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SEPARATING FROM YOUR PARTNER

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SEPARATING FROM YOUR PARTNER Written by Dianne Caruso, Senior Associate and Simon Creek, Managing Director and…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINICS

HHG Giving Back Legal Assistance Clinics are open to all. However simple or complex the advice required our award winning team of volunteer lawyers are available across our three branches in Perth, Mandurah and Albany. These short, sharp and free of charge clinics can attempt to assist you with all legal or related queries.

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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – WINNING LOTTO AFTER SEPARATION

Separating couples should be aware that their financial circumstances can change dramatically from the date of separation to the final…

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ELDER ABUSE. LAWYER SOUNDS ALARM ON GROWING PROBLEM.

There is an increase in cases involving aged people in varying stages of frailty, being manipulated or deceived, or just…

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BAIL TIPS FROM OUR CRIMINAL LAW TEAM

Aside from those dealing with very simple criminal matters, the majority of people traversing their way through the criminal justice…

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CAN BUILDERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES FOR HOME OWNER’S LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OF HOME?: BUILDERS BEWARE, OWNERS TAKE NOTE

What makes a house a home, a place for the kids to play in, to entertain friends and family? A safe and tranquil…

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RELOCATION – WHAT IF I WANT TO MOVE AWAY WITH THE CHILDREN?

Moving Away In family law when a parent seeks to move with the children to another town, state or country…

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