Engaging in legal disputes is a time-consuming and costly exercise, but it's one that is sometimes necessary to resolve issues. Taking proactive steps to avoid disputes by getting an attorney involved at an early stage in the process is the best option both for your bank account balance and for your stress levels. By drafting documents well and taking time to consult with the people affected, or by using professional conveyancing services and other forms of legal help, you can guard against litigation in the future.
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You may feel that you were particularly close to a friend or relative who was entering their final days, and due to certain circumstances, you may have expected them to include you in their will. However, you've just seen this final document and are disappointed by what you read. Does the Australian legal system allow you to contest a will and if so, under what circumstances?
Legal Structure
You should first have a look at the structure of the will itself to determine if it is actually valid.
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A judge may issue a no contact order in a family law case. This ruling bars the accused from initiating any contact with the supposed victim. Often, a no contact ruling is issued to help victims of family violence. Read on for more insight.
Forbidden contact
A no contact ruling basically advises against in-person contact with the supposed victim. In fact, the defendant must maintain a specified distance away from the victim's home, place of work and other known areas that the victim likes to frequent.
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Any person confronted by a family law matter should seek legal counsel from an experienced family law solicitor before coming down with any decisions on the matter. Here is what an experienced family law solicitor can do for you to make sure your family law matter is handled in the best way possible:
They will inform you about how the law applies to your situation.
Family law is a branch of the law that deals with raft of different issues related to family matters, including marriage matters like divorce, separation, annulment, alimony and distribution of family property, as well as matters involving children such as child custody, child support, parental visitation rights and so on.
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There are usually a large number of divorce lawyers in most major towns and cities. As such, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Here are two questions to ask during your initial consultation with a divorce lawyer.
How many cases are you currently handling?
A divorce lawyer's current workload will play a significant role in how proactive they are in regards to your case. Even a driven and highly-knowledgeable professional will struggle to go the extra mile for a new client if they are trying to juggle five or six other cases at the same time.
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