Spousal Maintenance: Three Critical Issues to Consider after Divorce or Separation

Posted on 17 January 2019

If your relationship with your spouse or de facto partner has broken down, the issue of spousal maintenance might come up following your separation or divorce. In general, spousal maintenance can be defined as the financial aid given by one person to their former partner or spouse. The amount paid is to allow the recipients to support themselves. Here are the critical issues that you should understand if you are interested in applying for spousal maintenance after your separation. [Read More]

Reasons You Should Have a Personal Lawyer.

Posted on 6 November 2018

You might wonder why the characters in movies and television shows always have a lawyer on call. In real life, some people have personal lawyers, and if you do not, it is time you considered getting one. Below are a few compelling reasons why.    Business The following are a few ways a lawyer can help your business. A lawyer will go through workplace laws to ensure you do not infringe on the rights of your employees. [Read More]

Why Employers Need to Be Careful When Dealing with Maternity Leave

Posted on 10 September 2018

When it comes to potential litigation, few areas are as troublesome to new business owners as employment law. If you've recently taken on a number of new staff members as part of a business venture, then you may be preparing yourself for any issues as they arise and will need to focus on maternity issues sooner rather than later. If one of your employees breaks the news that she is pregnant, you will need to act accordingly, but what do you need to know about your obligations and exposure? [Read More]

Sporting Injury? Can You Claim Compensation?

Posted on 23 July 2018

As you may know, business owners and local authorities have a duty of care to protect people whenever they set foot on their land or enter their premises. If this person were to pick up an injury due to neglect or even an oversight, then they would be liable to claim compensation, usually through an insurance program. In this case, the individual in question may have been conducting some business or had a good reason to be there and as such, should have been cared for more effectively. [Read More]

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Managing legal battles with family

I was always really close with my siblings but after my dad got sick we have had a lot of fights. No one can agree on the best way to pay for his medical expenses and there has been a lot of fights over money. Some of these have even ended up in court. This is very stressful for everyone. This blog has some tips on how to manage legal battles around elder care, especially when families cannot agree on the best treatment for elderly relatives. I hope it is helpful for other children, spouses, and carers of the elderly.

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