When you are enmeshed in a criminal issue, you will likely need to hire a criminal law firm to represent you. But though you're probably aware that criminal lawyers defend suspects from charges related to offences such as theft, burglary, murder and assault, there are other lesser-known cases that criminal law firms can also handle on your behalf. Here's a rundown of what those types of cases entail. Dangerous Dog Breed Cases
29 April 2015
If you are a single person without dependents, it can seem tempting to leave the issue of wills and estate planning for a few more years. While you may not have accumulated many possessions at this stage of your life, the death benefit on your superannuation is often a significant amount of money even for low-income earners. It's a great idea to jot down where you would want your possessions to go if you do pass away—married or single.
25 March 2015
In many areas of the world, you're not legally obligated to have an attorney represent you when going through a divorce. A couple can often write up their own agreement when it comes to property division, custody and visitation, and spousal support, and if they both agree on that agreement then the court will simply file it and dissolve the marriage. However, thinking you can or should try to handle your own divorce without the services of an attorney can be a mistake and can hurt you in the long run, even if you and your spouse seem to agree on many details.
23 March 2015
In law schools, you'll learn how to think like a lawyer, get all the sections of the constitution on your fingertips and have exposure to substantive law. But the truth is, none of that will be enough once you are released into the real world of law practice. In the practical world, things don't happen the way they do in books. You're going to have to involve a lot of your common sense and apply the theory in law school.
16 March 2015
Insurance companies are out to make money and they don't fancy giving off claims more than they have to. Once you're hurt in the job, you are entitled to a compensation until you can resume working. However, some of these companies will do their best to ensure that you get as little of your claim as possible. If you want to avoid these headaches, give good evidence. Here are some major tips to help you get your claim.
26 February 2015
When you are buying a new home, it is a good idea to have professional help in the form of a conveyancing attorney. This is someone who is going to make the whole process a lot less stressful, by taking care of the many little details that are involved in the buying and selling of houses. Your conveyancing attorney is going to make sure that the purchase goes through without any hitches, and they take care of all of the legal aspects of the deal.
24 February 2015
Divorce is a painful experience. In addition to being painful, divorce is also often very expensive. The expenses involved in divorce often deter some couples from pushing on with their intended separation. There are several ways through which divorcees can ensure that they incur the least possible costs as they go separate ways. The article below discusses some of these money-saving strategies to see you through the divorce period. Maintain Constant Consultations with Your Partner
23 February 2015
The number of traffic laws on the books can be overwhelming, and getting a serious offence for violating one of these laws can not only cost you money, it can land you behind bars. If you find that you're in trouble due to some kind of car-related legal offence, then you will need the assistance of a traffic lawyer. These legal professionals can help you navigate a wide variety of vehicle-related entanglements, and to help you out, here's two important services they can offer you.
23 February 2015
Understanding the role of a Wills and Estate lawyer will help clarify their importance in the process of organising your affairs to simplify the transition for your loved ones upon your passing. A Will is a legally binding document that describes how you wish your assets to be passed on after your death. Although many people choose not to execute a Will (either intentionally or inadvertently over 50% of Australians do not have a valid Will), in the interests of clarity, simplicity and certainty for your family, recruiting a Wills and Estate lawyer to guide you through the process of executing a valid Will is highly recommended.
23 February 2015
As many people know, sometimes people must be forced to follow through with what is right. And there are also people that try to do the right thing, but simply get caught within a bad situation in which they are unsure of the extent that they may or may not be at fault. Civil law has been placed into existence for those above mentioned instances. Civil law cases deal with the honest and proper enforcement of individual rights.
20 February 2015
