Most people who have an accident won't have used a personal injury lawyer before, and it's common to put the idea off for a few days or even weeks. This can seem natural—after all, you'll probably want to focus on feeling better and getting over the stress of whatever happened before having to start legal proceedings. While that's a natural reaction, it's far better to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible when you've been involved in an accident.
15 August 2022
If you and your partner want to divorce, then you might need to go through a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) process. Here, you both meet with a trained mediator. If all goes well, you'll come to an agreement on issues such as child custody, maintenance payments and assets division before you go down the formal divorce route. While you don't have to consult a family lawyer at this stage, this is sometimes a good thing to do.
26 April 2022
If you are facing the unfortunate prospect of a divorce, you certainly have plenty on your mind. You may have emotional effects to deal with, need to worry about the kids and think about how your future will pan out once everything has been decided. You may also fret about the costs involved should you need to hire professional help to support your case, so how can you keep legal costs in check as this process unfolds?
11 January 2022
A divorce is a tough ordeal to go through, especially if you have children or are financially dependent on your ex. It can be equally difficult for a non-custodial parent trying to gain rights over the children from their spouse. This article will examine reasons why it may make sense for you to negotiate a divorce settlement with your spouse and how an experienced family lawyer might help you do this.
29 September 2021
What does a perfect divorce look like? The two parties would (either by themselves or through formal mediation) agreed on the division of assets and any child custody arrangements. They would then file a joint application (so there's no need for divorce papers to be served), and once they can prove they've been legally separated for a minimum of twelve months, the divorce is granted. Many divorces are not quite so harmonious, and often the first headache is serving your spouse with the paperwork.
30 June 2021
The process of administering a deceased estate is challenging. Moreover, the emotional distress of having lost a loved one can make handling practical issues more difficult. Therefore, if you are in charge of managing the property and belongings of a departed family member, consider using a qualified deceased estate lawyer. The professional will provide counsel for navigating the complexities of the work. However, you can choose to conduct the administration without help.
5 April 2021
Family lawyers are legal experts who handle family-related matters, including adoption, marriage, divorce, property division and child custody. In most cases, a family lawyer helps family members to solve legal disputes outside the court. However, the lawyer can serve as a legal representative in court if necessary as well. You might require the assistance of a family law professional if you are going through the following family issues: Going Through a Divorce Process
30 December 2020
Having a brush with the law is not something you would want to happen to you or a loved one. However, the unexpected happens, and when you find yourself in such a situation, the emotional ordeal can take a toll on you. It is for this reason that you need someone in your corner, fighting to secure your freedom. That person is a criminal lawyer. Although there is nothing wrong with worrying about the cost of hiring a good criminal lawyer, losing your freedom is much more expensive.
16 September 2020
A divorce doesn't have to be messy or melodramatic. You and your spouse may have married with the best of intentions. But it didn't work out, and the decision to permanently separate can be instigated by either one of you, or it might even be a mutual decision. So what happens next? Moving Out Generally one of you will move out. There might be a lease on a rental property, shared bank accounts might end up with each of you establishing your own account, and other joint accounts (such as utilities) might be transferred into the name of whoever remains at your previously shared home.
20 May 2020
Family lawyers are well known for their primary focus on divorce and the surrounding legal areas, but that is not all that they cover. There are many dozens of different specialties in law, and so a professional that only focuses on one specific issue is bound to be restricting their clientele. Family lawyers do work outside of divorce proceedings and not just in child custody or annulments but in other, unrelated departments.
27 September 2019