Why talk to a lawyer about parenting?

Article from: Family and relationships

Most people only think of getting legal advice if things have gone wrong.  But parents who live apart from their child’s other parent (either because of a relationship breakdown, or because they never lived together in the first place) can benefit from legal advice that is focussed on preventing problems arise. There is still a … Read More »

Is telephone legal advice as good as face-to-face?

Article from: Dealing with lawyers

When most people think about getting legal advice, they think about going into an office to see a lawyer.  At Affording Justice we offer legal advice by telephone and also by video-conference.  So it’s a reasonable question for our clients to ask – is telephone legal advice as good as face-to-face? There are clear advantages … Read More »

What do you need to know when choosing a lawyer?

Article from: Dealing with lawyers

There are a number of factors that make choosing a lawyer difficult: The product lawyers sell (advice and representation) is intangible and it’s hard to assess quality The way lawyers price their services make it difficult to compare one with another Most people don’t need a lawyer very often Lawyers are more specialised now, so … Read More »

When can Legal Diagnosis Help?

Article from: Dealing with lawyers

Legal Diagnosis is the name we give to our innovative service where you talk to a lawyer to get an idea of where you stand and what can be done about your problem.  Think of it like a visit to your GP. You get to ask about something that’s bothering you, and if it’s straightforward … Read More »

What rights do grandparents have?

Article from: Family and relationships

Grandparents often play an important role in the life of their grandchildren and are specifically recognised in the Family Law Act, which provides: Children have a right to spend time on a regular basis with, and communicate on a regular basis with, both their parents and other people significant to their care, welfare and development (such as grandparents and … Read More »

It’s unfair, but is it discrimination?

Article from: Your legal rights

We get a lot of inquiries from people who wonder if  unfair treatment they have received amounts to discrimination. You may have been treated unfairly, but it will only come within the legal definition of discrimination if: It is in an area of activity covered by discrimination laws, and It is because of an attribute … Read More »

What is a letter of demand and when should I use one?

Article from: Consumer and debt

A letter of demand is simply a letter that sets out what you want someone else to do with a time limit, and with a consequence for what will happen if the other person doesn’t do what you want them to within the time limit. A good letter of demand is clear, concise and matter-of-fact. … Read More »

Is possession nine tenths of the law?

Article from: About the law

Yesterday someone called us with a simple question: Is possession nine tenths of the law?  We all know from general life experience that being in possession of something that someone else wants is a position of power.  But does it strengthen your legal position as well? As with so many legal questions the answer begins: … Read More »