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When Do You Need A Family Law Consultation? A Guide

20 March 2023
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When do you need family law advice? Most people do not know when they need to consult family lawyers. Below is an article explaining the scenarios that could compel you to seek family law consultation.  When Drafting Prenups The law expects spouses who intend to draft prenups to seek independent legal advice. There are several reasons why a lawyer's input comes in handy when preparing a prenup. First, the lawyer ensures the contract meets the required legal standard. Read More 

All There Is To Know About Protection Orders Against Domestic And Family Violence

24 August 2022
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Many people fall victim to domestic and family violence. Usually, family and domestic violence encompass a perpetrator's behavioural patterns that entail exercising control over their victims. Violence also comes in many forms. Physical violence, sexual abuse, property damage, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, economic or financial abuse, spiritual abuse, cultural abuse, stalking and harassment are a few of the many reported forms of family and domestic violence. Fortunately, victims of domestic and family violence can apply for protection orders from the Court to keep the perpetrators away. Read More 

Three Important Tips for Avoiding Careless Mistakes During Your Divorce

17 November 2021
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If you are preparing to file for divorce, you should consult with a family lawyer for guidance. Legal counsel is crucial during this period because of the emotional and mental toll of the process. Moreover, consider your steps with care during the divorce period. If you are not cautious, you could make a costly mistake. For instance, some oversights could lead to prolonged court proceedings, higher legal charges and a disadvantage when negotiating for property settlement. Read More 

Unlikely Situations When You Need to Hire a Family Lawyer

24 May 2021
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When is the right time to hire a family lawyer? Although a family lawyer can help you navigate family-related matters, such as divorce and child custody, you can still hire them for subtle reasons. Unfortunately, many people don't know that. However, ignorance often proves to be quite costly. This article highlights unlikely situations to hire a family lawyer. Preparing for Marriage  It is easy to be blinded by love when preparing for marriage. Read More 

3 Reasons to Hire a Family Lawyer

29 October 2019
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When you are caught up in family law cases, be it divorce, separation, annulment, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support or distribution of marital property, there's no law requiring you to hire a family lawyer to handle your case. So, you're always at liberty to represent yourself.  While self-representation is allowed in family law cases, it is always best to seek out an experienced family lawyer to fight for you. Read More 

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Leaving my boyfriend

I spent the last 10 years making a life with my boyfriend, but I finally came to the realisation that it was time to leave him. We had different goals for the next stage of our lives. He ultimately became really confrontational when I told him that I was leaving him and wouldn't give me my share of our house or the business, so I had to get lawyers involved. Luckily, there are now some strong laws protecting the rights of defacto partners when a relationship ends, so I was able to get my fair share. This blog has advice for other long-term defactos leaving their relationships.

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