A postnuptial agreement is a document signed by a married couple. It elaborates on how to share assets in case of divorce or even death. Both parties must do it willingly and following the legal procedures. The postnuptial agreement is a crucial document as it sets the responsibilities of all the partners in a marriage. This includes solving financial problems, protecting children's rights and even making the divorce process easy. The following are reasons why couples may request a postnuptial agreement under family law. [Read More]

Would you want to contest a will? If this is the case, you need an experienced wills and estate lawyer to prove your case. Below is an excerpt discussing how a wills and estate lawyer can help you contest a will.  Legality Of The Will You can contest a will on the grounds that it does not meet your state's legal requirements. Typically, the lawyer could use the following arguments:  [Read More]

If you are arrested and charged as a criminal, it means that you might have hurt another person physically or mentally, stolen property, driven under the influence of alcohol, or you've committed a related offence. These crimes can further be divided into three categories based on severity: Felonies—These are the most serious crimes; they can even carry a life sentence or the death penalty. Misdemeanours—These may not be as serious as felonies, but you can serve a sentence of at most one year in jail. [Read More]

Conveyancing is simply the process where a seller transfers ownership of a property, which can be a piece of land or house, to a buyer. To help facilitate this process, you are recommended to use a conveyancer or a conveyancing solicitor. There is a difference between these two specialists. A conveyance can assist you with the transfer of ownership, but if there are legal matters like disputes surrounding the property of concern, which need to be taken to court, they cannot represent you in a court of law. [Read More]