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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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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When your spouse serves you with divorce papers, it is your responsibility to respond to them. If you fail to respond, you are saying that you accept everything your spouse mentioned in the papers. This could keep you from getting certain assets or showing discrepancies in what your spouse entered as your income. These things can change what you pay for child support or alimony. Here are some tips for responding to the divorce papers.…
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