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A Guide On The Conveyancing Process

4 May 2021

The truth is, most homeowners get confused when buying their first home. In most cases, they do not understand the property buying process and the various conveyancing terms. Below is an extensive excerpt on the conveyancing process. Ideally, it should help increase your knowledge of the conveyancing process.  The first stage in buying property is identifying a suitable property. Typically, you will need to attend an open house organised by the seller or their conveyancer.

3 Non-Litigation Strategies for Resolving Family Law Matters

8 February 2021

As the most basic unit upon which society is built, the institution of the family is the fabric of society. The desire of society to protect its fabric is what has led to the existence of family law in Australia and almost every part of the world.  Family law is a branch of the law that deals with all sorts of family and marital matters, ranging from divorce, separation and annulment to child custody, child visitation rights and child support to spousal maintenance, distribution of marital property and many more.

Should You Buy a Property Using a Call Option?

20 October 2020

When two parties negotiate the sale of a particular property, they will traditionally agree on a price and the transaction will be completed within a certain amount of time. Yet this is far from being the only way to buy real estate, and there may be reasons why one or both of the parties would go down a different road. In this case, for example, they may decide to set up a 'put' or a 'call' option, which have certain implications and which will invariably push the closing date on into the future.

The Ultimate Guide On How To Avoid Will Disputes

17 June 2020

When writing a will, you expect that your instructions will be followed to the letter. However, there are instances when beneficiaries or third-parties could dispute your will. If they happen to win the case, the jury will determine how to re-distribute your assets. That should not be the case if you follow the guide below on how to avoid wills disputes.  Choosing Fiduciaries Fiduciaries are people that will help you execute the will.

Finding Truth: 3 Common Wills and Estate Planning Myths Debunked

27 September 2019

Death is an unavoidable part of life, yet many people still don't see the need to create a will or estate plan to save their loved ones the stress and costs associated with administering probate. There are several myths about wills and estate planning that are preventing people from having a will or estate plan in place. These myths need to be debunked in order to get more people to seriously consider setting up a will and/or estate plan.

A Complete Guide on Prenuptial Agreements

16 January 2019

If you are planning to wed soon, then you should consider a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, is a contract between a couple intending to marry. In most cases, prenuptial agreements outline financial matters during the marriage and property division in case of divorce. Ultimately, it helps the couple have a clear picture of what marriage life will look like. Below are a few reasons to get a prenuptial agreement.

Times When You Should Hire a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

26 September 2018

Compensation lawyers are the type of lawyers you should contact if you've suffered an injury or an accident that a third party can be directly responsible for. A compensation lawyer will work to give you financial coverage for the injury you have suffered. Many people feel hesitant about making these claims, as they are not sure about whether a legal process will help them or because they don't know if their particular injury will be enough to claim for compensation.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights - Tips For iPhone App Developers

25 July 2016

The explosion of new iPhone apps in the last few years has seen intellectual property lawyers becoming increasingly busy.  If you're an app developer, you'll need to know how to protect your intellectual property from competitors.  But what is intellectual property and how can a lawyer in your area help?  Intellectual property rights Intellectual property rights refer to the following aspects surrounding your work: protecting your work from illegal use by other people or organisations the right to license and sell your app protecting your app from competitors or people who would copy or steal your work, including your ideas, apps or graphics When your intellectual property is protected under law, you are entitled to sue a third party for damages if your rights are breached.