Serving Legal Documents: Your Questions Answered

If you are involved in any kind of legal dispute, you will likely need to serve documents to the other parties involved. This process can be confusing, especially if you have never done it before. Here is what you need to know about serving legal documents. Read on to find out more! 1. What legal documents can be served by a process server? Process servers can serve a variety of legal documents, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints and other court orders. Read More 

Legal Issues to Consider When Getting a Pet Cat

Cats are the second most owned pets in Australia and perhaps man's second-best friend, after dogs. Generally, cats have become a big part of Australian households. In fact, many families admit that cats are easier to manage than their canine counterparts. Therefore, if you have been thinking about getting a cat for a pet, go right ahead since you will not regret the decision. That said, owning a cat is not just a matter of getting it from a breeder or a shelter and bringing it back home. Read More 

Will Preparation Tips

The underlying principle when preparing your will is that the document must serve its intended purpose. Ideally, it describes your last wishes and how you wish to bequeath your assets. The article below details some will preparation tips that every testator should consider.  Establish What You Own Your will can only contain assets directly registered to you or a company or a business you own. Therefore, if you have not transferred an asset that you bought or inherited to your name, it would be wise to do so before writing the will. Read More 

Family Law: Mistakes You Should Never Make During Your Divorce Process

It's not easy to go through a separation or divorce. Problems might begin to crop up when you get caught up in minor issues and forget about the ultimate goal. The best way to ensure that you remain on track is by hiring a divorce lawyer. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to divorce. Failing To Hire a Solicitor Although lack of money may hinder you from hiring a divorce lawyer, you shouldn't handle the case alone. Read More 

Understanding Divorce and How to Serve Divorce Papers

Serving divorce papers does not apply to all divorce cases; there are two types of divorces: a divorce that results from a mutual agreement and a one-sided divorce (one spouse wants a divorce while the other does not).  The action of serving divorce papers applies to one-sided divorces; here's everything you need to know about it: Where Does It All Start? A one-sided divorce often arises when a spouse cheats or abuses the other. Read More