Christmas marks the beginning of the summer holidays for Australian children, and this time of year is particularly difficult for newly separated families. The season brings with it plenty of emotion, and as someone who is facing their first Christmas as a separated parent, you wonder how you are going to get through this period without major stress or conflict. Here are three tips to help you get through the upcoming summer holidays without having a major clash with your estranged spouse.
2 December 2018
When you are in a situation where there is a death in the family, one of the first steps is to look for a will. If there is no will, you may not know how to proceed. This is especially true when homes, land, and other property is concerned. If you are in a situation where there is no will and you have what is known as a deceased estate, you will need a lawyer to determine who handles wills and estates.
5 October 2018
A property lawyer is a legal expert specialising in the purchase and sale of real estate. The lawyer may represent either the buyer or seller during a real estate transaction. The primary reason why people hire property lawyers is for them to handle the legal aspect of a real estate deal. However, the role of property lawyers has evolved with time, and they do much more than prepare contracts of sale. Below are a few factors that should determine your choice of property lawyer.
21 August 2018
In modern day society, everybody is a publisher. A majority of the population has access to one or more of the major social media websites, and many people are active there every single day. This massive change in societal behaviour is already starting to create problems and generate unanswered questions. Unfortunately, the full effect of this seismic shift in behaviour may only become evident many years from now. You may not be aware, but the act of publishing can sometimes create problems for an individual.
29 June 2018
If you get injured in a car accident due to another driver's fault, you are entitled to seek personal injury compensation. The amount compensated should compensate you for your medical bills, lost wages and any psychological trauma suffered as a result of the accident. However, many people make certain mistakes that cause them to be under-compensated, even when it's evident that the other party was at fault. So, to avoid these mistakes and ensure that you receive adequate compensation for your injuries and losses, you need to observe the following tips.
15 May 2018
Criminal records can be detrimental to your life, especially when it comes to job opportunities or travelling overseas. If you have been convicted before, chances are you have a criminal record. However, this does not mean that you should live with the consequences of the criminal record forever. In fact, convictions can be 'spent'. A spent conviction is a term that refers to convictions that do not have to be disclosed and will usually not show on police record checks.
3 April 2018
You may not think that getting a pet would require the use of a lawyer, but you might be surprised to learn how many laws regarding the ownership of animals, even domesticated cats and dogs, might affect you and your pet. Note when it's good to consult with a pet lawyer, at least for a consultation, and how their services can protect you. When you want to import an animal
23 February 2018
If you have been injured on the job, you may want to contact a worker's compensation attorney. Wondering if you need help from one of these specialists? If you meet any of the following criteria, you should consider contacting an attorney. 1. Your Boss Has Threatened to Fire You Under Australian law, workers are entitled to protection under workers compensation schemes. If you make a claim, your boss is not legally allowed to fire you.
18 January 2018
