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Parents with child during divorce.

How a Child’s Wishes Are Weighed Against the Child’s Best Interests in Parenting Orders

The one question all parents ask themselves when separating or going through a divorce is, ‘Who will my child (or...
Notarial services signing a Power of Attorney document.

Notarial Services: When To Engage a Notary Public

A notary public, also known as a public notary or simply, a notary, is often a practising solicitor appointed by...
Two businessmen signing partnership agreement and shaking hands.

5 Important Points Every Partnership Agreement Should Cover

Businesses today face many internal and external challenges; some real, some manufactured, and others simply perceived. Solving them requires both...
Sale of a business.

Making Arrangements for the Sale of a Business

Selling a business of any size or structure is a complex and time-intensive process that should be well documented to...
Advantages and disadvantages of discretionary trusts.

The Ins and Outs of Discretionary Trusts

A trust is a legal relationship in which a person or corporate entity (the trustee) holds assets on behalf of...
Division of property following divorce.

Division of Property: How To Negotiate a Property Settlement After Divorce

The moment two people realise their relationship is over and decide to separate or divorce is often one of the...
Mediation as alternative dispute resolution.

Benefits of Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Going through a divorce is an emotionally draining experience for everyone involved and sadly, one that occurs all too often....
Negotiating a commercial lease.

What to Expect When Negotiating a Commercial Lease

One of the biggest steps involved in starting a business is securing a commercial lease and negotiating its terms with...