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In many areas, you are allowed to handle a divorce on your own, without the help of a lawyer. If a couple can split amicably and dissolve their marriage on their own without the intervention of lawyers, this can certainly be easier and more affordable for both. However, it’s a mistake to assume that it’s better to handle your divorce on your own just to save money or because you think you understand the courts and legal system as well as any solicitor.…
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You might be eligible for criminal compensation if you’ve been affected by crime. This is not regulated at a federal level and is overseen by each individual state or territory. The amount that you might be awarded can vary significantly depending on the severity of the crime and your classification as a victim:
Someone who has been directly injured by a crime. You might have received physical injuries or emotional trauma as a result of the crime.…
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Maybe the cost of setting up and doing business is at an all-time low. Maybe there is a lot of seed money out there for business. Maybe technology has greatly reduced the impact of several factors that hindered businesses. Whichever the explanation, business today is a speedy highway where the slightest of hesitation from a newly found business could mean its death or overthrow by a competitor. However much changes occur in the business world, one factor remains constant in its role as a potential business speed bump; the law.…
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A next door neighbour’s trees can add to your outlook, but where do you stand legally if they begin to encroach on your property? Read on to find out more.
The tree keeper and their responsibilities
The ‘tree keeper’ is the registered owner of the property on which the trees are sited. They are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the trees that overhang their neighbour’s land.
Your property is deemed to be affected by your neighbour’s trees if:…
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Bankruptcy is often thought of something individuals do when they have debt like credit cards, loans, and mortgage payments they can no longer keep up with. However, businesses also deal with debt they can’t handle on their own. This is where business bankruptcy comes in. Here is more information about filing for this type of bankruptcy.
Is filing for bankruptcy your only option left?
Bankruptcy should be your last resort since it is not only a complicated process, but it puts a major hit on your credit history.…
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There are several components which add to the due diligence performed by your conveyancing solicitor on your new property. A local authority search is one of the important components and may be extremely revealing in a good way for the property buyer. This article explains what a local authority search is and its importance in conveyancing transactions.
Why the Need?
Basically, a local authority search is important in every conveyancing transaction; that’s if you do not want any horrible surprises once you’ve purchased the property.…
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If you are a musician or interested in becoming part of the music industry, you might need to hire a music lawyer. This type of lawyer specializes in different parts of the entertainment industry, from helping to prepare contracts to represent you in different types of legal cases. Here are some things to know about music lawyers.
What do music lawyers do?
Music lawyers provide a lot of different services to people who are in the entertainment industry.…
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When a loved one passes on and they have left no clear will, inheritor or executor of the estate, letters of administration are required. These letters give you the mandate to take over the estate either as the sole heir, as the executor or as one of the heirs. Considering how crucial these letters are in such a process, it’s vital that you understand how the process works so that you can initiate and execute it as explained below:…
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Even the smallest unit in society is under law. As much as you may want to solve all issues that arise in your family at a personal level, there comes a time when legal action must be taken and sought by all means. Many resolve to look for a family lawyer as the last option, only to discover that it may be too little too late. Perhaps if families knew the importance of having family lawyers then conflict resolutions would not be as dramatic as they are today.…
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When parents divorce, it’s good if they can work out child custody issues between them, but of course this isn’t always the case. Very often parents will get territorial and possessive of their children, and may use the children as a way to hurt the other parent. While some minor insults and differences might be overlooked, in many cases it’s better to have a divorce lawyer step in to protect your rights.…
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