As a family lawyer, I see people in an upset and angry mood all the time. My job is to leave the emotion on the client's side and focus on getting the best deal possible for my client. The best way to start healing from the pain of a relationship break down is to get a clear split of property, income and access to the children so everyone can move on. In order to do this I need to make sure I stay up to date with the latest developments and cases in family law around the country. I keep these links and articles on this site to help other legal professionals with finding resources and information.
Posted on:
28 April 2015
If your landlord has left your home in an uninhabitable state, you can make a claim to your state's tribunal for up to $10,000. However, if you feel the extent of the damages or your suffering exceeds that amount, you may need to hire a solicitor and take your landlord to court. To determine if the latter is the right move for you, take a look at the following questions
[Read More]
Posted on:
13 April 2015
In many areas, a divorcing couple can make up their own agreement when it comes to dividing the property, sharing custody of the children, and all other details of their split. As long as both parties agree, the court will simply file the paperwork and legally dissolve the marriage.
While it might seem like a cost-cutting measure to create your own agreement rather than visit a family lawyer, it can actually cause more problems than couples realise.
[Read More]
Posted on:
20 March 2015
Relocating from a rented apartment or house can be an elating time. Deliberations over shifting to a new property are what are likely to dominate your thoughts. However, it can also be a nerve-racking period, as well. This is especially true when you are expecting to recover your deposit only to find out that your previous landlord is adamant on keeping it or even charging you extra costs on top of your deposit.
[Read More]
Posted on:
12 March 2015
Criminal defence lawyers (like those at MICHAEL WOODS & CO) work to bring the best to the table for the benefit of their clients. There are firms that do their work impressively and to the best of their ability. But not every lawyer is top notch. The solid, harsh truth is that some criminal defence lawyers can harm your case and you need to know where to draw your line. So if you've got a case and you want to have a lawyer who will fight for you till the end, then watch out for these negative factors.
[Read More]