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From Traditional to Innovative: Blogs About Legal Matters

There have been a few times in my life that I have needed a lawyer, and during those times, their help was invaluable. I worked with lawyers during the custody battle for my kids, when I dissolved the partnership for my business and after I suffered an injury at work. In this blog, I plan to write about the law from a range of angles. I may share posts inspired by my personal experiences, what's popular in the news or what strikes my fancy when I'm writing. I have a daughter, Oliva. I manage a medical clinic, and I love blogging. I hope you like the results. My name is Melinda, and thanks for reading!

From Traditional to Innovative: Blogs About Legal Matters

3 Occasions When You Should Hire A Family Lawyer

by Júnia Melo

Family lawyers provide legal advice and support pertaining to issues that arise between family members. They can talk you through your rights and obligations and create a legal plan based on your circumstances in order to help you navigate through a stressful period of your life and get to the other side as quickly as possible. Here are 3 occasions when you should hire a family lawyer:

Getting A Divorce

It's no secret that divorce rates are on the rise, and if you find yourself in this situation you'll need a family lawyer to guide you through the legal proceedings of dissolving a marriage. Divorces can vary in complexity depending on whether there are dependants to be considered and what assets and liabilities need to be divided up, and a divorce lawyer will negotiate on your behalf and work to get you the best possible settlement. They can act as a barrier between you and your spouse, which may be particularly useful if there's a lot of emotion involved or if any abuse has taken place in the marriage.

Child Custody Arrangements

Divvying up parental responsibility can easily get messy. It's not uncommon for both parents to want full custody of their children, or for parents to disagree about who the children should live with when a relationship ends. A family lawyer can work with you to draft a parenting plan and settle parental responsibilities. If an agreement can't be reached out of court, a family lawyer can make an application for a parenting order through the court. If any agreed child custody terms are broken, a family lawyer can petition the court on your behalf and have the terms of any parenting order in place changed.

Financial Settlement At The End Of A Relationship

When a relationship breaks down decisions will need to be made about who gets what share of any assets and liabilities. A family lawyer can prepare financial settlement documents and manage settlements to ensure the division of assets and liabilities is fair and your interests are protected. They can suggest amendments to your own proposals, recommend suitable timescales for asset transfers and oversee the financial settlements at the end of the negotiation process.

These are just a few examples of the services offered by a family lawyer. If you are in a dispute with a family member or think some legal advice would help you move forward with a family matter, contact a family lawyer for an initial consultation to determine how they may be able to help. 

For more information about family law, contact a local professional. 

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