An affidavit is a sworn statement filed in court to be used as evidence in a court proceeding. It differs from a statutory declaration, which is not used as evidence in court. An affidavit can be filed by a witness or a party to the proceeding. As with all legal documents, there are certain formal […]
While writing up a prenuptial agreement probably won’t be the first thing on your mind when you’re about to get married, there are plenty of benefits to going through this process. Yes, it’s not the most romantic activity, but it’s a good way to figure out the details of assets with your partner. Prenuptial agreements […]
Buying or selling property often requires a lot of paperwork and familiarising yourself with the legalities of property law and transfer of property. This is a lot to deal with, especially on top of the lengths you must go to in order to find a suitable house to buy and transitioning from one house to […]
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 […]
