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DIVIDING ASSETS AFTER A SPLIT – HOW TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

With the high rate of separation in marriages and de facto relationships, more and more people are facing the prospect…

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HHG POISED FOR GROWTH AND ANOTHER 100 YEARS OF LEGAL SERVICE

In its 100th year of continuous legal practice, HHG Legal Group (formerly Hudson Henning & Goodman) is proud to announce…

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HHG’S DIANNE CARUSO APPROVED AS INDEPENDENT CHILDREN’S LAWYER

HHG is very proud to announce the recent appointment of our Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso, to the panel of Independent Children’s Lawyers….

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HHG LEGAL GROUP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE INTERNAL PROMOTION OF THREE OF OUR RISING STARS TO ASSOCIATE.

  Congratulations to Gina Nofal, Patrick Beilby and Biljana Radulović working across our Commercial, Commercial Litigation and Family Law teams….

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HHG GIVING BACK ‘GIVES BACK’ – TO THOSE IN NEED OF PRO BONO LEGAL ADVICE

Over the last 20 years, there have been significant cuts to Legal Aid funding. In addition (according to the Law…

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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ELDER ABUSE

Managing Director and Special Counsel, Simon Creek, joins Channel 9’s Tracey Vo to discuss what you can do to protect yourself…

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2015 GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS

Simon Creek – Family Law

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SIMON CREEK AND ANNE HURLEY AGAIN RECOGNISED BY BEST LAWYERS AUSTRALIA

HHG Legal Group is very proud to announce the recognition of two of our lawyers in the Best Lawyers in Australia list…

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2014 – PRESENT LEGAL’S FINEST

Recommended Law Firm Simon Creek – Recommended Family Law Expert

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CLARIFY YOUR CONTRACTS AND GET WHAT YOU BARGAINED FOR

This article is a timely reminder never to sign a document where agreements or promises are recorded unless you have…

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WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF WILLS ARE AVAILABLE?

Unless you have discovered the secret of immortality, you are going to need a will at some time. Estate planning is an…

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CAN I MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST AN ESTATE?

Legislation exists that seeks to ensure a testator, in death, has adequately provided for those they had a moral obligation…

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POST VALENTINE’S DAY BLUES FOR MARRIED COUPLES

It’s a special day for most, teeming with flowers, chocolate treats and heart-shaped trinkets… But for failing couples, Valentine’s Day…

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HOW TO AVOID COURT AFTER SEPARATION

The majority of family law matters are settled outside of Court. There are a number of steps that couples can…

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THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS

HHG Legal Group’s Family Law Special Counsel, Ben Majoe and Executive Chairman Simon Creek provide clarity in relation to current binding financial arrangements and…

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EASTER FOR SEPARATED PARENTS

Written by Rachel Pocock (Solicitor) and Simon Creek (Managing Director & Special Counsel) With Easter School Holidays fast approaching, we have created a guide…

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GUARANTORS: ENFORCING GUARANTEES IS NOT GUARANTEED. TAKE IT SLOW, CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS

If you have guaranteed the debts of a person or entity that is in financial distress, you should take legal…

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MARCH E-CHECK™ CHECKLIST: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MIGRATION AGENT AND AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER IN AUSTRALIA?

As lawyers we are often asked what differentiates us from “agents” when both of us appear to do the same…

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POST SEPARATION FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: WHY QUICK SETTLEMENTS CAN BE VITAL NOV 29, 2016

When a relationship breaks down, even in circumstances where parties are amicable and able to largely agree on a division…

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (IS TO AVOID A LAWSUIT): A CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNING GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

The festive season is nearly here and Murray Thornhill, Managing Director in our Dispute Resolution and Employment Law teams has prepared this guide…

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TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE THE HOME

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

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PRE-ACTION PROCEDURES – WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU FILE

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

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INITIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: THE ASSETS YOU OWN AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF A RELATIONSHIP CAN BE CRITICAL

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

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5 TIPS WHEN YOUR LANDLORD WANTS TO REDEVELOP

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

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AUSTRALIA’S LONG-AWAITED ILLEGAL PHOENIX ACTIVITY LEGISLATION IS PASSED

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

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INHERITANCE CLAIMS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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

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RESTRAINING ORDER COMPROMISE

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

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DO I NEED A GRANT OF PROBATE?

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

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ARE YOU PAYING YOUR EMPLOYEES CORRECTLY?

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…

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LAND, INHERITANCE AND PROMISES – A PROPRIETARY ESTOPPEL CASE STUDY

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

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