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• What Spouses Should Avoid During a Divorce Process

  28 October 2017

  Unlike yesteryears when divorce was considered a social anomaly, separation of married persons has become acceptable in relationships today. Therefore, if you are going through a divorce, you should not feel socially awkward. However, it should not take away the fact that separations can be relatively disruptive no matter how civil the partners opt to become. Therefore, the success of family lawyers in ensuring divorce processes go smoothly largely depends on the ability of partners to carry themselves with decorum.

• 3 Tips for Defending Yourself Against a Dog Barking Complaint

  25 September 2017

  Having a neighbour lodge a legal complaint against you because your dog barks too much can be a stressful experience and could end in you paying a hefty fine.  If you want to defend yourself against a nuisance barking complaint, take a look at these 3 tips. Try Mediation First Before matters even get to court, try initiating a mediation session with the neighbour who lodged a complaint against you. Mediation involves an unbiased, trained mediator helping the two of your discuss your dispute outside court.

• Two situations in which it may be possible to claim compensation for an injury

  26 August 2017

  An injury such as bone fracture, wound or burn can have a serious impact on your finances and your quality of life. Here are two situations in which you might be able to make a legal claim for compensation after sustaining a serious injury: You have been harmed whilst participating a sport Sports which involve a lot of physical contact with other people (such as rugby or boxing, for instance) often result in participants sustaining injuries.

• 2 Tips for an Amicable Divorce

  17 July 2017

  It's a common misconception that the divorce process is inherently contentious. In reality, it is entirely possible to have a swift and amicable divorce. Read on to find out more about how to do this. 1) Make sure that your solicitor understands your wishes. Many family lawyers are accustomed to dealing with clients who want to take a very combative, aggressive approach to the divorce process. Whilst this approach may make it easier for the client to obtain the outcome they desire (such as obtaining a larger-than-average amount of spousal maintenance or full-custody of their children) it can also make the proceedings incredibly stressful, lengthy and complex for those involved, and can create long-term animosity between the ex-spouses.

• Are You Allowed to Lock Your Former Partner Out Of the House Following a Separation?

  22 June 2017

  In an ideal world, when two parties go through a separation, then they would discuss everything calmly and collectively and come to a mutually agreeable decision. However, this doesn't always happen and sometimes there can be a degree of acrimony involved. During these times, it can be difficult for both parties to live under the same roof and one party may in fact not want this to happen. What kind of standing do you have, if you want to keep your previous partner out of the house?