Alternative dispute resolution refers to the holding of a mediated session that allows the parties in dispute to work through their issues in the presence of a neutral third party. This presents an opportunity for reconciliation and is often a good alternative to court. People often rush into the litigation process without considering mediation as […]
A Will is a legal document that determines who receives your assets when you pass away. A key part of estate planning is writing your Will. This is essential if you want to determine who will get your assets in the event of your passing. If you do not have a valid Will, your estate […]
Jury service is an important part of the Australian legal system and determining the outcome of civil and criminal cases. Most people will be called in for jury duty at some point in their life. There are three steps to the selection of a jury. Firstly, potential jurors will be sent a Notice of Inclusion […]
Being a law student isn’t easy. The profession you are studying to enter into is tough and requires a combination of diligence, research and people skills. In any industry, if you want to get working straight out of university you will more than just good grades to land the job. This is especially true in […]
There are many residents in NSW who will be needing to find a child custody lawyer in Sydney. Furthermore, the best of the best needs to be found in order to achieve the best outcome possible. When many people end a relationship, they are flippant about who gets the possessions or home, however, when it […]
As a lawyer, your paralegals are your primary support group that helps you operate at your best. They have a great range of benefits that many lawyers all too often fail to utilise effectively. While it’s easy to use paralegals as glorified secretaries, they can actually be far more instrumental in the running of your […]
Child custody refers to the arrangements made after a relationship breakdown for the responsibility of caring for children. The parent who gains custodial rights to their children will be considered the primary caregiver henceforth. In terms of its social impact, child custody has always been a contentious issue in Australia. There is rigorous debate between […]
An arrest by police is something most people only see in movie and television. It’s certainly not something anyone expects to happen to them. In the event that you do get arrested by police it’s understandable that you feel scared, intimidated and generally overwhelmed by what’s happening. A lot of people will react differently to […]
If you are hurt or become ill at work you can be entitled to workers’ compensation. This could range from the expense of medical bills to lost wages and damages. If you are eligible you may receive certain compensation regardless of who was at fault. Since this procedure is in place you can’t sue your […]
When a long-term relationship breaks down the former partners usually need to determine how their assets are going to be divided between them. If the two parties cannot agree on a fair division of assets and it cannot be mediated by lawyers then the issue is presented to the courts for a judge to arbitrate. […]
