Protecting the vulnerable

Conveyancers have to examine a wide range of documents as they help you purchase a property. It ensures that your purchase does not lead to legal or financial liabilities in the future. Below is a guide discussing the various conveyancing documents.  Property Documents The property you intend to purchase should have the following documents:  A title registered in the seller's name. The conveyancer will examine the authenticity of the document by checking the lands registry.

No one wants to be arrested on criminal grounds or even face criminal charges. But no matter how much many people try to avoid it, some of them still face them. However, what matters most is not the kind of crime you are alleged to have committed, but the steps you take when you face criminal allegations. Where possible, hiring a criminal lawyer should be the first step you take even if you know the allegations are false.

What would happen if you lost your life today? Your first thought is probably of your family's welfare. Estate planning is one of the best ways to protect your family's interests once you die. Read the extract below for some estate planning tips.  Work with an Experienced Wills and Estates Lawyer Your wills and estates lawyer can provide you with helpful advice when writing your will. For instance, he or she will ensure that the document is legally binding.

Only twenty years ago, people would rely on television news or the local paper in order to keep up with daily life. They would rely on the journalists employed by those outlets to keep them abreast of all the news, whether international or regional, and would have little input over its content. The world is a very different place today, however, with the advent of social media and the widespread use of the Internet.

It is the legal responsibility of parents to financially support their children up to and until they become adults. The amount payable is determined after careful consideration of several factors, primarily the income of the parent who will be paying the child support, and the number of children that will benefit from the support. While the determination is fair, missed child support payments are not uncommon in Australia and all across the globe.

The British have a phrase that describes resilience in the face of adversity. They say that you have to exhibit a 'stiff upper lip', and popular culture would dictate that you simply deal with any adverse circumstances and get on with your life. However, that is not always the best course of action, especially if you have suffered a psychological or stress-related illness as a result of an experience at work.

When moving to Australia, you are not legally obligated to use a migration agent, as you can lodge your application for a long-term visa through their government's immigration department yourself. Note that a migration agent also cannot speed up your application or somehow convince the immigration department to view it favorably; however, this doesn't mean you should try to move to the country without their assistance. Note a few reasons why it might be a good idea to use a migration agent to move to Australia, even though you're not legally obligated to do so.