Going on parental leave is an exciting time for a new parent - it's a start of new and exciting stage in your life in more ways than one! If you are a permanent employee who has been with your employer for at least 12 months you are covered by the Fair Work Act's provisions on parental leave. While the law offers some protection, you may find that your firm offers some extra benefits over and above the legal protections you have.
Divorce hearing and settlements can be a long and strenuous process. The best strategy to help ease the strain is to prepare for it well in advance. Early preparation will ensure a smooth process. If you have filed for divorce or have separated with your spouse, begin planning for the settlement by following the tips below. Planning in advance will also give you better negotiating power.
1. Prepare Financial Information
You need to gather the following financial documents as they will be relevant to the process:
The recent popularity of true crime podcasts has had many people wondering why criminal defence lawyers might decide to choose to not follow up on alibis or introduce certain evidence. Here are some of the strategic reasons that a criminal defence lawyer might not seek out certain evidence or alibi references.
If the alibi witness is unreliable
If the alibi witness is unreliable and the prosecution is likely to find out they are lying or confused about the details this can be more damaging for the defence than merely relying on the prosecution to produce enough witnesses to prove their case.
If you have taken someone's property without their consent, you stand to face larceny charges. If you acquired the property without meaning to keep it for yourself then there is a chance the law will disregard larceny charges against you. With the help of a lawyer you can fight these charges successfully.
Definition of Larceny
Taking someone's property without necessarily causing them harm or using force is larceny. If for instance you drive off with a car that is not yours and if you are arrested, the charge would be larceny.
Many people would like to work in a hotter climate, and Australia remains a popular destination to do this. Although visas are required for things such as working holidays in Australia, a different kind of system is in place to help the Australian authorities determine who will contribute to the country's overall economy. People wishing to work and stay in the country must take a points test. This article helps to explain the process and different aspects of the test, such as the pooling system and the flexibility of the system.
