What You Must Know about Joint Defence Agreements

Posted on: 7 November 2016
Criminal proceedings can be quite complex, especially if your case involves multiple defendants. If you have been accused of a criminal offence with another person, your proceedings might be held and assessed separately. However, this does not eliminate the fact that you share a common objective of defeating the claims made by the plaintiff. This is where a joint defence agreement comes in handy. If you aren't looking to shift the blame and accusation to the other party involved in the case, the court can allow you to have a joint defence.
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Tips for Negotiating with Debt Collectors

Posted on: 18 October 2016
If you have gotten yourself in trouble with overdue debts you may find that your debts get sent into debt collection and you start being contacted by a collection agency. If you would like to negotiate with the debt collection agency to get some relief here are some tips.  Understand your rights If you are getting disturbed or harassed by contact from a collection agency it is a good idea to understand your rights, and inform the debt collection agency how and when they can contact you.
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Migrating To Australia? 3 Strategies To Make Your Children's Move Seamless

Posted on: 30 September 2016
Getting your permanent residency after a stressful application process can feel fantastic, since you'll finally reap the benefits of your hard work. But after the visa application process for you and your kids, you need to find a way to prepare the young ones for moving to Australia. The move can be tough on children because they have to give up their friends, schools and everything familiar to them. This commentary offers strategies to make your children's move as seamless as possible.
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Why You May Still Need a Family Lawyer Post Divorce

Posted on: 26 September 2016
For most people, putting ink to paper to mark the end of their marriage may give them a sense of freedom. Granted, you may not be legally bound to your former spouse anymore. Nevertheless, do not be so quick to delete your lawyer's number. After getting divorced, your life will still be evolving. The children will be growing up, you may opt to get remarried and even financial situations may change.
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