A criminal charge can make your adrenaline level rise, affecting your ability to think clearly. Because of that, you are likely to find yourself making wrong decisions. Any mistake you make during a criminal case can work against you. Learn from the common mistakes criminal defendants have made in the past, which landed them in more trouble. 1. Sharing Information on
Nobody ever wants to get involved in family disputes. But family issues are inevitable, and some will require a third-party intervention. That is where a family lawyer comes in. Family law is a vast field encompassing different areas of practice such as property division, child custody, marriage and divorce. In most cases, these issues are quite demanding, and they mi
It's usually fairly straightforward to serve a legal claim against an individual after the claim has been filed with the appropriate court (such as the Magistrates court). You simply hand the documents to the person in question, before filing an affidavit of service as a declaration that you have served the claim. You can even empower someone else (a family member, fr
Workers' compensation is an insurance cover that provides compensation for employees that get injured at the workplace. It is a compulsory cover in all Australian workplaces. Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about workers' compensation insurance. What Does Workers' Compensation Cover? Workers' compensation insurance covers your employees. I
When a close family member passes away, you might assume that you will be named as a beneficiary in their will. It can be surprising to learn that this was not the case, and it can be distressing if you suspect that undue influence was used in the creation of the will in question. But what does this really mean, and do you have grounds to contest the will? Manipulatio