Divorce is an ordeal in itself and not knowing who and where to turn to when you’re faced with one can make it even more difficult. Only a few of us have any prior experience with the legal ins and outs associated with this difficult process and some people wind…
Writing a will is not an enjoyable experience. But it’s something you’ll have to get done if you don’t want the law to step in and decide what to do with your estate after you’ve passed away. It’s also a good way to avoid disputes over family heirlooms and property.…
What Is Power of Attorney? In simple terms, a power of attorney is a document that lets you name someone to make decisions on your behalf and states that someone else has the power to sign legal documents on your behalf. The power of attorney can take effect immediately in…
The Canadian territory is made up of ten provinces that differ in property laws. Any property, from land, buildings to movable property, is subject to laws. It is of paramount importance to know about the rules and regulations behind the purchase of a property in Canada. Financing your dream house…
If you’ve ever been at the end of a “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer!” you know how it feels. Even though it might be just a threat with no real consequence, it begs the question: when do you need to hire a construction lawyer? Well, as with most things,…
Divorce in Florida is termed a Dissolution of Marriage and may be filed with the circuit court where the petitioner (the spouse who is filing for divorce) lives. To file for a dissolution in Florida, either spouse needs to have lived in the state for at least six months prior…
Libel and slander both come under the umbrella of defamation, which is to attack someone’s character by making a false statement about that person and presenting it as irrefutable fact. For instance, if I were to say “John Smith stole from his workplace” while knowing full well that this is…
Before we can get into defining the value of Intellectual Property, we have to first understand what Intellectual Property is. In very basic terms, intellectual property is defined as anything created by the mind – inventions; literary and artistic works (books, paintings, sculptures, music, and film); designs; symbols. In essence,…
The commercial litigation aspect in Australia has seen various changes over the years. In this article, we are going to discuss what are commercial litigation and the important developments in this judicial sector and how it is affecting commercial buildings and businesses all round Australia. Commercial litigation envelopes disputes and…
You may still be mourning the loss of a dear one and unfortunately, you are informed that you were cut out of the will of your mother, father, husband or wife or any closely related one. Sometimes, it regards a widowed or divorced old father marrying a young stepmother who…
