Divorcing a drug addict

Posted on: 25 January 2017

Married persons who are struggling with drug addiction don't suffer alone. The adverse effects of drug and alcohol addiction tend to permeate into every aspect of the life of the addict, and especially those closest to them are normally hit hard. Over time, the damaging nature of addiction may lead to irreconcilable differences between a married couple and divorce becomes the only viable way forward. With the help of an experienced divorce lawyer, you can break free from the route of ruin brought upon you by your drug addicted spouse.
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How to Get Debtors to Pay You When You Hate Confrontation

Posted on: 13 January 2017

Most people are not adversarial by nature and will shy away from any confrontation if they can. This is generally accepted by society as a better approach to life, as opposed to someone who is aggressive. However, if you're in business, you may battle internally with the idea of chasing clients for past due money. How should you approach this, given the circumstances? Coming up with a Plan The first thing that you need to do is to figure out a plan of action with regard to your serious debtors.
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3 Ways to Contest Your Prenuptial Agreement

Posted on: 21 July 2016

Prenuptial agreements are no longer the preserve of celebrities. Increasing numbers of couples are choosing to put a prenuptial agreement in place before they tie the knot in order to outline how assets will be shared in the event of a divorce. If you have signed a prenuptial agreement and are facing divorce, you may be wondering if it is valid. Below are 3 ways you may be able to contest a prenuptial agreement in court.
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Understanding who might inherit if you die young with no will

Posted on: 21 July 2016

Recent news articles have emphasised the importance of having a will drawn up if you are a young person. In many cases while younger people may not have many physical assets to their name, if injured in the workplace they can be eligible for workers compensation benefits as well as death benefits through superannuation. These benefits can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Here are some ideas of who may be eligible for you benefits if you die without a will.
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