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The Indispensable Role of Conveyancing Solicitors in Property Transactions

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When it comes to buying or selling a property, the role of conveyancing solicitors cannot be overstated. These legal professionals specialise in the transfer of property ownership, ensuring that all legal and financial aspects are handled meticulously. Core Services of Conveyancing Solicitors Navigating Legal Complexities One of the foremost benefits of engaging a conveyancing solicitor is their expertise in handling legal complexities. They ensure all contracts are legally sound and manage the transfer of titles, providing peace of mind during a potentially stressful process.

13 October 2023

Proceed with Caution: Why You Should be Careful on Social Media During a Divorce

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Social media is now an integral part of daily life. It's used to stay in touch with friends and family to showcase the best moments, but social media can be a minefield when it comes to divorce. Your online activity can have a significant impact on your divorce proceedings. In some cases, your posts can make or break your case. So, should you be careful on social media when going through a divorce?

30 May 2023

A Guide On Divorce Agreements

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Divorce lawyers are valuable partners when you have a legal matter affecting your marriage. Most family issues are settled through out-of-court settlements. Below is an extract detailing some of the contracts that divorce lawyers consider as they finalise your union.   Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements help prevent financial conflict and mistrust among couples who wish to marry. Ideally, these contracts help protect property acquired before marriage and prevent a spouse from bearing financial liability for loans incurred by their partner before the marriage.

25 January 2023

What You Need to Know About Deceased Estates

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Knowing what happens to someone's estate when they die can often feel overwhelming. While some areas of the law are clear, others can leave you feeling confused when you're trying to manage the emotions that come with losing a loved one. As such, it's wise to contact a deceased estate lawyer to gain some clarity. Before you do, here are some facts to consider. You Can Stop Tax Correspondence When someone has died, you can contact the Australian tax office to pause tax correspondence.

27 September 2022

How To Reduce The Pain Associated with Divorce

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Let's face it; divorce is never going to be easy. Certainly, some couples can maintain a level of maturity and discuss things calmly, but in many cases, this can all dissolve into acrimony, which is in nobody's best interest. If you face this unpleasant event ahead, how can you avoid some of the mistakes that many have made before you? Avoid Those Mistakes In the world of divorce, a mistake can often be translated into a monetary loss.

24 May 2022

Types Of Cases a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Handle

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You can file a personal injury lawsuit when you get injured due to someone else's negligence. Personal injury settlements help you gain financial compensation for losses incurred after an accident. You may have to skip weeks or even months of work before you can heal. Thankfully, a personal injury lawyer helps you get compensation for the lost wages and hefty medical bills. People get injured in many ways and in different settings. Below are some of the cases a personal injury lawyer can help you with.

8 March 2022

How To Navigate Co-Parenting During Your First Post-Separation Holiday

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The holidays can be difficult for ex-partners who are co-parenting. Both parties may want to spend time together with the kids during holidays, such as birthdays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. It's vital to create a plan that will account for the interests of both the parents and the kids. With this in mind, here are a few tips to help you navigate co-parenting during your first post-divorce or post-separation holiday.

21 October 2021

What To Look For In Your Lawyer's Contract

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You will be overwhelmed when looking for a lawyer to represent you in a criminal or civil hearing. A mistake that most clients make is assuming that all lawyers offer the same quality of services. However, this is far from the truth. A lawyer's engagement contract will give intricate details about the services they will offer and how the lawyer relates with clients. Below is an article discussing some of the details you should look out for in a lawyer's contract.

12 August 2021

Conveyancing Process When Buying a House

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Conveyancing involves the legal processes undertaken during the purchase or sale of a property. Due to its complexity, it is not something you can do by yourself. Thus, you need the help of a professional conveyancer proficient in the processes. They will assist you in financial matters, searches, tax adjustments, document verification, and zoning enquiries, among others.  The property buying process involves numerous steps. However, these steps are not always the same since each process has its unique challenges.

3 May 2021

A Guide to Serving Divorce Papers

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Serving your spouse with divorce papers means presenting your spouse with documents that notify him or her that you have filed a divorce petition with a court. These documents also contain details about the various things you want from the divorce. Filing A Divorce Petition A petition is a document that contains details about your marriage. For example, you may include your name and that of your spouse, names of children if you have any, a list of separate property and marital property, where you stand with child custody and property settlement, whether you want spousal support, etc.

4 February 2021