Category: Law

A lawful development certificate is normally issued by a local authority to prove that any development on local land has been done lawfully. This is not the same as planning permission but is proof that your building work is lawful. If planning permission has already been granted before a development has taken place and the… Continue reading What Is A Certificate Of Lawful Development And Why Is This Important In Conveyancing Law?

If you are buying or selling a property then the term conveyancing will be a phrase you hear constantly. Basically you will not be able to complete a sale or a purchase without a qualified solicitor who is specifically trained to deal with all legal aspects of a property transaction. From arranging contracts to structural… Continue reading How Can A Conveyancing Solicitor Help You?

DUI Charges And Their Potential Severity Being faced with the DUI charge can be serious, especially if you have been accused with one in the past. The punishments vary, you could face time in jail which could be quite serious, or it could simply be a fine. Hiring an attorney will always work in your… Continue reading Choosing The Right DUI Attorney

There are many reasons and causes in one’s life that force them to hire a lawyer. Once that is done, the next step is to ensure the lawyer is completely familiar with everything that has a connection with the case itself. A good lawyer or a professional lawyer – neither can help a person unless… Continue reading Why You Should Be Honest With Your Lawyer?

While working at your place of employment, you injure your hand, foot, or other body part on the job; or, you become ill on the job. Now what? The workers’ compensation laws and claim process can be extremely daunting and stressful to understand. Below is some general information to help you with your workers’ compensation… Continue reading Your Workers’ Compensation Rights

It is important to understand that various times in one’s life a lawyer is required. This is often when property needs to be divided among people, when a person gets divorced and assets have to be divided or when the custody of a child has to be decided. In all the mentioned times, a lawyer… Continue reading When Do You Need A Lawyer?

Fraudulent misrepresentation is a legal term used in corporate law. In layman terms, fraudulent misrepresentation is to intentionally trick or cheat a person or company. However, to completely understand what it means, knowledge of legal terms and their meanings becomes necessary. In this case, the term “representation” refer to a statement released by a singular… Continue reading Elements Of Fraudulent Misrepresentations

Fraudulent misrepresentation is knowingly using a false statement to trick a second party that in turn incurs damages. The false statement has to be somehow related to the transaction made between the two parties and the fraudulent party must consciously be aware of the falsehood. If these requirements are met, a fraudulent misrepresentation case may… Continue reading Damage Control In Fraudulent Misrepresentation Cases

Every family will differ, but what should you do to get everyone through the divorce? There are some guidelines that you can follow to make it less painful for the whole family. If you are one of the parents involved, you should stay patient. Encourage your children to openly discuss their feelings, whether positive or… Continue reading Tips For Divorcing Parents

Whether to call a bail bondsmen or a lawyer after arrest can be a difficult decision. Depending on the nature and time of arrest will help determine an intelligent course of action. The five things that should influence a decision are 1) the charges, 2) time of arrest, 3) bail amount, 4) employment and family,… Continue reading Bail Bondsman Versus Calling Your Lawyer