Making up your own will is usually quite legal in many areas, and it may seem simple to write up your own will, especially if your estate consists of nothing more than your house, a car, and a small bit of savings in the bank. However, while it can be legal to create your own will, it's not always advisable to do so. Note why that is, and why it's good to contact a wills lawyer for this responsibility, no matter the size of your estate.
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A Guide to Choosing a Family Lawyer
A family lawyer is a lawyer specializing in family law. Family lawyers are concerned with matters such as divorce, child support, child custody, asset distribution and spousal support. In such a way, the scope of their work entails actions to be taken once a couple decides to terminate their union. In Australia, family law regulations are different from state to state. To adequately represent their clients, the family lawyer must know the various family law regulations in the client's state of residence.
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3 Modifications You Need to Discuss with Your Family Lawyer
If child custody and support were part of your divorce, then you may already have a family lawyer. Though you might have assumed you would not need a family lawyer again after the final judgement on child support and custody, you may find yourself back in the family court system due to life changes that occur and require a family court modification to the original court order. Her are three modifications that may occur that would lead you to need a family lawyer.
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