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How to Prepare for Divorce

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The divorce process can be quite stressful. Most couples will face lengthy property settlement and child custody battles. Read this excerpt for some tips on how you can better prepare for the divorce process.  Check Previous Agreements You pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements will play a significant role in the divorce process. Typically, you must abide by the terms of this contract. Sometimes, the terms of these agreements do not reflect your current situation.…

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Filing for Divorce When Your Spouse Is in Prison

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Making the decision to divorce your spouse can sometimes be complicated when your spouse is not actually available to discuss the matter. When your spouse is in prison and your access to them is limited, can you still file for divorce?  The Divorce Papers The fact that your spouse is serving time in prison does not prevent you from getting a divorce. You are not required to personally serve divorce papers to your spouse while they’re incarcerated.…

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4 Common Types of Lawyers

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A lawyer is an individual practising law. Lawyers use abstract law theories as well as knowledge to solve your legal problems. The duty of each lawyer is specific to their legal jurisdiction. Therefore, you should settle for a lawyer who can tackle your legal problem appropriately. Do your homework on their experience and certification before making your decision. Here are common types of lawyers. 1. Public interest lawyers A public interest lawyer focuses on helping society.…

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Answering Some Commonly Asked Questions About Family Law

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Family law pertains to each case that is under the family code, and it includes annulment, divorce, visitation rights, child custody, child support and alimony. It specifically handles children when it comes to adoption, state protection, guardianship and domestic violence. For those who still do not have full knowledge of family law in Australia, there are questions that are commonly asked. You will find the answers useful when the time comes that you will get married and have children of your own.…

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Top Tips When Writing a Will

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It is difficult for one to tell when they will leave this earth since death often comes when least expected. As such, you should prepare a will at the earliest opportunity. A will has several benefits. Most important is that it ensures your wealth is in safe hands after you die. Also, it reduces the chances of family conflict over who will inherit your wealth. If you would like to prepare a will, below are a few considerations you should make.…

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How Significant Life Events Effect Your Will

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If your relationship status has changed due to a marriage, divorce or if you have recently bought or sold a significant asset or made changes to a superannuation fund, it is important that you understand the impact these changes can have on your will. Below is a brief guide. Marriage Marriage will likely affect any existing will. If you recently tied the knot or are making plans to do so, you should review and revise your will.…

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Animal Cruelty - What Action Should You Take?

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If you are an animal lover, it’s good to know that the law is on the side of animals that are abused.  In many cases, the perpetrators of such cruelty are successfully brought through the courts by experienced animal lawyers.  But what action should you take if you think an animal is being abused?  Read on to find out more. How abuse is defined Animals are unable to seek the help of the authorities themselves if they are mistreated, so it’s up to concerned members of the public to do so on their behalf.…

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When It's Good to Consult With an Intellectual Property Lawyer

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Intellectual property refers to someone’s original creation, but not something that is typically tangible. For example, when a singer writes a song, this is their original creation or property even though a song is not tangible, or something you can pick up with your hands. Intellectual property can refer to a book of any sort, artwork, music, a trademark, and the like. Because intellectual property is protected by law, it’s good to know when you want to speak to an attorney about this issue in order to protect yourself.…

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Defending yourself against malicious restraining orders

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Restraining orders are placed in order to protect victims of violence against themselves or their property. Due to their nature, a temporary restraining order can be granted with little to no physical evidence of an intent to do harm. However restraining order processes can be abused by some parties looking to create inconvenience or embarrassment against another party. Here are some options.  Accept it and move on If the other party is attempting to goad you into a conflict you can simply accept the restraining order and proceed with your normal life.…

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Questions Most People Ask a Lawyer About Probate in Australia

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Probate is the process of presenting a will or other such document to the court after a person has died, and then handling their estate accordingly. If you’re concerned about how probate might be handled for your own estate or for the estate of someone you know who has died, you would do well to speak to an attorney. However, note some commonly asked questions about the probate process in Australia as this might help you better understand what is involved and what to discuss with a probate lawyer.…

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