24 November 2020
Good legal guidance is crucial when purchasing a new house. Therefore, if you are preparing for this process, you should plan on hiring a conveyancing solicitor. This specialist will help you navigate the legal intricacies of acquiring real estate. Consequently, you will avoid mistakes which could result in a lot of problems in relation to property ownership. If you have never handled home purchase in the past, consider these basic tips for a good outcome.
27 May 2020
Do you wish to write your will? Well, you need to hire a wills and estates lawyer to help you through the process. Below is a comprehensive guide on the benefits of hiring a wills and estates lawyer to help you write your will. The lawyer's first task is to examine your estate. It includes any tangible and intangible assets such as land, businesses, cash and stocks. He or she will review your current debt to determine the actual value of your estate.
22 October 2019
If you're fed up of sinking all of your money into household rent each month, then you may have decided to get your own slice of Australia and buy your first home. Congratulations — this is a momentous decision and will take a lot of planning if it is to go as smoothly as possible. Come up with a plan and make sure that you go through it, step-by-step, to stand the best chance of success.
23 January 2019
When you buy or sell a property, you have to go through a series of legal hoops to transfer the property from one person to another. This process is called conveyancing. It's generally easiest to use a qualified professional service to do this. Depending on where you live, you may have the choice of using a conveyancer or a conveyancing solicitor. What's the difference between the two? When might it be better to use a solicitor rather than a conveyancer?
19 November 2018
If your marriage has irretrievably broken down, that's enough grounds for divorce. After establishing that you meet the criteria for filing for a divorce, you'll need to find a good divorce and family lawyer to fight your case. There are various reasons to hire a divorce attorney when you're getting a divorce. Here are 5 you should know about. 1. They'll help you serve the divorce petition To get the divorce process rolling, you'll need to serve a divorce petition on the other spouse.
26 June 2018
If there is an area in workers compensation law that employees do not understand well, then it is compensation threshold. Most employees are of the belief that as long as you have been injured in the workplace, you are entitled to workers compensation. However, nothing could be further from the truth. First, there is a threshold that claims must meet. Second, the limits are guided by a strict set of workers compensation guidelines.
21 July 2016
A collaborative divorce is one that embraces alternative dispute resolution strategies such as mediation and negotiation as opposed to litigation. This concept is increasingly becoming a popular option with Australian couples looking to get divorced. The increasing popularity can somewhat be attributed to various negative aspects associated with the traditional court-based divorce, for which collaborative divorce provides a remedy. This article explains how and why. Open Communication The collaborative process allows for open communication between you and your spouse under the guidance of appointed family law practitioners.
20 July 2016
One of the most commonly types of bankruptcy filed is chapter 7. This type of bankruptcy is also referred to as liquidation bankruptcy as in the end you will have liquidated most of your debt if not all of it! Any non-exempt properties that you may have will be sold. This will be done by your bankruptcy trustee so as to pay off creditors with the proceeds. Exempt properties will remain under your name.
30 June 2016
Criminal law attorneys don't come cheap—there is no dispute about that. Therefore, why hire an attorney if you intend to plead guilty to the charges filed against you? Well, here are four reasons why hiring a criminal law attorney is still important. Examine your case Is it necessary that you plead guilty? A lawyer can examine the evidence in your criminal case, and determine if you have any concrete defenses. For instance, assume you're apprehended without probable cause.
24 June 2016
Thousands of people use Victoria's public transport system every day. Accidents on the network can cause serious, life-changing injuries. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is a publicly funded body that helps people deal with any injuries that occur on the public transport network, but if you need to file a claim through the TAC, you should still seek a lawyer's help. Find out why. You only have a limited time to file your claim