World Law

The parties to a marriage must be separated for a continuous period of more than 12 months before making an Application for Divorce.

The parties are given one opportunity to reconcile for a period of up to 3 months without nullifying a prior period of separation. If the parties separate again within 3 months of their attempt to reconcile, they can use the prior period of separation toward the 12 month total required for the filing of an Application for Divorce.

Parties can apply for a divorce after being separated for twelve months. If the marriage was less than two years in duration the parties must file a certificate stating that they have considered reconciliation with the assistance of an approved counsellor before the divorce will be granted.

Parties can be separated and living under the one roof. The Court may require the parties to file an Affidavit with the Application for Divorce confirming that although the parties were residing under the one roof, they were in fact separated.

An application for divorce must be filed with the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia (registries of the court are located in Sydney and Parramatta). There is a filing fee of $334 for the filing of an Application for Divorce. There are “Do it yourself Divorce kits” available on the Federal Magistrates Court website.

You do not need the consent of both parties to file for a divorce.

You must be able to show that satisfactory arrangements have been made for any children of the marriage under the age of 18 years.

Prime lawyers have extensive experience in representing clients who are going through divorce or separation. Only an expert Divorce Lawyer can truly undertand the emotions and difficulties involved with Divorce. To ensure that your divorce is handled by someone who truly understands what you are going through, contact a Divorce lawyer at Prime Lawyers.

Divorce & Separation – Maintenance and Child Support There are two types of maintenance:

1. Spousal maintenance – This concerns the liability of one party to the marriage to maintain the other party. The court looks at a number of matters when considering whether it is appropriate to make a maintenance order.

2. Child maintenance – This concerns the liability of a party to the marriage to maintain a child of the marriage.

A party can only apply for a child maintenance order via the family court if they are not entitled to make an application for an administrative assessment of child support through the Child Support Agency.

The CSA will assess the amount of child support payable after looking at a number of matters including the income and assets of the non-resident parent. There is a calculator available on the child support website that allows you to calculate the amount of child support that would be payable either to you if you are resident parent or by you if you are the non-resident parent.

Prime lawyers have extensive experience in representing clients who are going through divorce or separation. Only an expert Divorce Lawyer can truly understand the emotions and difficulties involved with Divorce. To ensure that your divorce is handled by someone who truly understands what you are going through, contact a Divorce lawyer at Prime Lawyers.

The ever famous quote, “The only permanent thing in the world is change,” may be over used but it is true. Two people who may be very much in love today and so determined to get married and have a family can never be sure of how they are going to be in a few years time. They may be on very good terms today but they could also be the greatest enemies at some point of their lives. Because of this, family law is very important in today’s society. It may not be able to keep a family intact when their individual differences are tearing them apart but it is can help in giving them a civil and responsible end to the relationship.

Family law covers the legal concerns in a couple’s marriage especially when they find it necessary to divorce. A family lawyer will educate both parties about the consequences of divorce and their responsibilities. Family law covers the legal partition of conjugal properties in a way so that the separating parties do not have to fight over it and have an even more intense misunderstanding.

In case the separating parties have children, family law also gives their children security for their future. It defines to parents their responsibilities, like child support and child custody. It gives them the obligation to perform their responsibilities as parents and not to let their children live in a tormented “broken family” type of situation. It obliges parents to secure their children’s future by still providing for their necessities and other family needs. In case one of the parents decide to marry again, family law also covers prenuptial agreements which gives protection to his or her assets and makes sure that they are rightfully given to the children when the right time comes. It guarantees the security of the children’s future.

Even after divorce, the children should have the right to meet the family that they came from. They deserve to know who their relatives are or who their grandparents are. Family law covers grandparents’ rights, as well. If you have a good family lawyer, despite having gone through a divorce you will be guaranteed that you and your ex-partner are still be able to enjoy a peaceful civil relationship. Your children will not be as deeply affected by your marital fate.

Domestic violent is a common problem. Because of this, family law ensures protection for every member of the family – especially the children. It serves as a shield against emotional and physical abuse. It gives restraining orders to those who threaten you and your children. It gives PFA, or Protection for Abuse, orders to those who are being threatened.

Family law is very significant in protecting families; a wife, a husband and their children can never be certain about what their lives will be like in the future. Whether you have a good family relationship right now or not, it is best to get family law advice to guarantee yourself and your family security for your future.

The bold statement saying that “50% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce” has had many people concerned. Did you know that approximately 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end in divorce? It’s scary and an altogether crushing fact to face. However, it also leaves many families and couples looking for answers and professional legal help. Although divorce rates are lower for couples with children, the process of separating is much more serious.

The first and main concern of family law is what will happen with the kids. Child custody is left in the hands of a judge if an agreement with the parents cannot be made. Should the decision be left up to the judge, there is a lot of work to be done by the parents. Each will have to state their case for deserving custody. A judge will make this decision based on facts and what the best interest is for the minor child. Parents are reminded that attacking each other in court and only providing negative “facts” about each other is not something that will win a case. The judge is looking for things like school attendance and performance and witnesses that can describe their relationship with the child or children. They will be looking for mental and financial stability along with the amount of time the parent has to spend and nurture the minors. What is the parent’s relationship like with other adults? Are they able to take care of the children for extended periods of time? Rarely do they call a minor to the stand, but if they are age appropriate and both attorneys and circumstances approve, then they may be allowed to have their opinion included in the judge’s decision. These are just a few examples of what is considered in determining child custody.

There are two types of custody: physical and legal. If a parent has legal custody then they have full decision making rights. They are in charge of making all the major decisions. Physical custody is where the children are primarily living at that parent’s home, but both parties must agree on major life decisions regarded the minor.

Divorce can have a huge effect on the children. Many times they are too young to understand. It is important that everything is brought to the table when deciding custody. This decision is absolutely made in the best interest of the child and anything that proves that should be considered in court.

If a person is arrested for a criminal misdemeanor in Rhode Island (RI) there are several potential scenarios. The police could hold the accused and bring him to Court for an arraignment in District Court in the morning. The police also could call a justice of the peace / Bail Commissioner who could arraign the accused at the police station and release the person. The bail commissioner could also set bail in order for the person to be released.

It is usually not advisable for a person to give a statement to the police without a Rhode Island (RI) Criminal Lawyer / attorney. However, there are exceptions to every rule!

The accused who is arraigned by the justice of the peace must still attend a more formal arraignment in District Court after he / she is released from police custody.

The formal arraignment is the court hearing where a criminal defendant either pleads not guilty, or nolo contendere to the criminal charges. Nolo contendere means the person is admitting to the charges but is not contesting them. A defendant should never plead guilty. A nolo contendere plea is not a conviction unless there is a suspended sentence, fine or jail time. The scope of this article does not pertain to expungement law or a detailed explanation of the different pleas and sentences that can be imposed.

It is usually a very bad idea for a person to plea nolo contendere without an attorney at the arraignment. However, there are exceptions to this rule especially if the person will be held as a probation or bail violator. It is usually very strongly advisable that the defendant says not guilty and retains a Rhode Island criminal lawyer. If the accused cannot afford a private criminal attorney they should go to the Rhode Island Public Defender’s office.

If the accused pleads nolo at the arraignment they will be sentenced to a filing, probation , suspended sentence or jail time. Usually, the accused will work out a plea agreement with the police officer prior to pleading nolo contendere.

At the arraignment in District Court, the person will typically be released on bail after the person pleads not guilty. An accused should hire a Rhode Island criminal attorney to represent him/ her at an arraignment. For minor misdemeanor offenses, bail is usually personal recognizance which means the person does not have to come up with any actual funds. A defendant released on personal recognizance, has to promise that they will attend court for future hearings and / or trial. Personal recognizance is designated as an amount of funds. The accused does not actually pay any money! However, If the person fails to attend court in the future the accused will owe that amount of money to the State of Rhode Island.

If the Rhode Island (RI ) District Court judge orders cash bail then the accused must pay that amount in cash to be released. If it is cash bail than the defendant cannot post property.

If the person is repeat criminal offender, the allegations are particularly bad, the person has a history of not attending court or for other reasons, then the court could set bail with surety. This means that the person only has to pay 10 percent of that amount or post property valued at full amount. If a person can not come up with ten percent then they can hire a bail bondsman who will post that amount for a fee. a Bail bondsman’s fee is usually reasonable. If the person attends all Court dates then they will get that money back at the end of the case.

If the person arrested was out on bail for a previous offense, is on probation, is in the midst of a one year filing, suspended sentence or deferred sentence than the judge can hold the person as a”violator” pending a hearing. The judge can refuse to set bail and hold a person as a violator at the aci for ten business days which could be up to 14 days.

There will be a hearing 10 days later in which the person will be accused of violating probation or bail and also stand trial on the new charges. The scope of this article does not include an in depth analysis of bail / filing / probation violation hearings.

It is important that this criminal law article be used for informational purposes only and not as a substitute for seeking legal advice from a Rhode Island lawyer.

A misdemeanor is any offense punishable by up to one year in Jail. Typical misdemeanors are: driving under the influence of alcohol / drunk driving (dui / dwi), shoplifting, domestic assault, Second (2nd) offense refusal to take the breathalyzer, driving on a suspended license, writing bad checks, domestic vandalism, simple assault and battery, domestic disorderly, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, etc. There are different rules that apply to driving with suspended licenses and this article does not fully address those provisions.

Legal Notice per RI Rules of Professional Responsibility:

The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers and attorneys in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer/ attorney as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.

David Slepkow is a Rhode Island lawyer concentrating in criminal law, DUI / DWI, breathalyzer refusals, restraining orders/ no contact orders, divorce, family law, child custody / support / visitation and personal injury.

Considering that there is no single, comprehensive list that efficiently rates all lawyers without any bias, you will have to do quite some research before you can finally settle for a lawyer who will be the best for your case.

To start with, do not limit your search to solicitors who specialize in a particular crime. While a specialized solicitor who is a Law Society certified specialist would be a great choice, lawyers who claim to be specialists in a particular case, often call for suspicion. Your biggest consideration at this time should be what the track record of the lawyer is, and whether he seems willing to put enough time into your case. A good way to find the best criminal solicitors in your region is to search for them on the web. For instance, if you are looking for a solicitor in Surrey, you could type ‘solicitors in Surrey’, or any similar search terms on the search bar depending on your location preference, and carry on from the results you get.

Once you have singled down on a number of lawyers who meet your requirements, the trickiest part is to decide which of them to choose. At this point, you need to consider a detailed background check on each of the prospective criminal solicitors. You can start by asking friends and acquaintances if they have had any previous experience with the lawyer you are considering. Then check whether he belongs to a law society’s Lexcel accredited organization. Lawyers who are regulated by the General Council of the Bar are usually the reliable ones.

Other preferable credentials are a previous office with a legal organization of which he is a member, teaching experience at a law school, a published legal article, etc. All these are useful indications of the lawyer’s standing and reputation in the legal community. Once you have settled on a criminal law solicitor, it is time for you to visit him and discuss various important considerations. Ask him about the exact amount that he will charge for handling the case, and any ancillary services that he thinks you might need. You also need to discuss what will happen in case he becomes unavailable due to any reason, and who will handle your case in such an event. Some lawyers charge a contingent fee, which includes a success fee if the case is won. Make sure that you have all the terms and conditions clear from the start.

This is the last of seven articles in the series covering the core seven Universal Laws. The focus of this article is the seventh Law – the Law of Correspondence.

Law of Correspondence

The Law of Correspondence tells us that our outer world is nothing more than a reflection of our inner world – as within, so without.

This is an extraordinary principle and really says that our current reality is a mirror of what is going on inside us. If our outer reality is unhappy, chaotic or unfulfilling it is a direct result of what is happening inside us. If we have low self-esteem, feel badly about ourselves or constantly feel anger, hatred or loathing, then our outer world will be a place of turmoil.

The truly sad thing is that it becomes a self-perpetuating situation – we feel badly about ourselves and our outer world is unhappy. The worse the outer world becomes, the worse we then feel about ourselves, which has a direct impact on our reality. To escape from this treadmill, it is critical to shift our paradigm.

Nothing in our outer lives can change without first making changes on the inside. In fact, the basis for all self-help is ‘change from the inside out!’ It does not matter one iota what we change on the outside, if we haven’t done the work to change on the inside. Our reality will continue to evolve so that it is a reflection of our inner beliefs and world.

In all cases, our outer world reflects our inner world in every way, shape and form. If we desire change in our outer world, we must first change our inner world – our thoughts, beliefs and attitudes. Stated another way, our current situation is a direct result of the way we think. If we want to shift our paradigm, then we must change the way we think!

We have total and complete control over only one thing in life – our thinking. It is not until we change our thought patterns to focus on what it is we truly desire, that we can effect meaningful and lasting change. This is difficult for most people to accept, as blaming others for the things that are wrong in our lives has become common practice. Let’s face it – it is much easier on our egos to blame someone else for what is wrong in our lives, than it is to accept the responsibility!

The truly wonderful thing is that by taking control of our minds and thinking, we take control over all other aspects of our life. This is the key to personal happiness, freedom and peace of mind! By focusing exclusively on what it is that we truly desire, and by eliminating all thoughts of what we don’t want, we can begin to shape, mold and build our lives to our own specifications!

What You Can Do

There are three things that you can start doing immediately that will help you to begin to build the life you desire:

1. Take a hard and objective look at your current reality – career, relationships, health and financial situation. Ask yourself the question “How are my inner thoughts and attitudes being reflected in my outer world?”

2. Take full responsibility for whatever is happening in your life, be it good or bad. Begin today by making the choice to change your thinking.

3. Begin to visualize the world that you truly desire and focus your thoughts on this. Ask yourself the question “In order to achieve this ‘outer world’, what changes will I need to make internally?” Whatever the required changes, take action today to start making them!

Understanding the Law of Correspondence is the first step towards taking control of your life. If you want positive change, look inside first and remember:

Change the quality of your thoughts and you will change the quality of your life!

Tony Davies is a Business Consultant as well as an Executive, Business & Personal Coach. He is an expert in the areas of Leadership and Personal Development and in integrating these two, seemingly different, disciplines. Tony is successful at this as the result of personal experience – a solid business background combined with a passion, and gift, for personal development and helping others.

According to a research, United States has recorded the maximum number of divorces in the world. Around 50 per cent first time marriages and about 67 per cent second marriages end in the country every year. Divorce is attributed to various problems, such as depression, incompatibility and domestic violence, among others. Apart from these, divorce also has a bad effect on the relationship of parents and children. Divorce reference ebooks play an important role in making people understand about the issue and its effects on the surroundings. There are several ebooks available on online book stores that explain about the consequences of a divorce on children or provide adequate solutions for the issue.

Some of the prominent divorce reference ebooks available on the Internet are Being A Great Divorced Father; Divorce After 50; Divorce Without Court and Surviving Your Divorce, among others. Don’t Cut Your Hair by Lin McAllister is one of the popular divorce reference ebooks that provide information based on practicalities of separation and divorce. People can read about separation from spouses and families the book and relate the examples with their own lives.

Divorce usually has negative effects on children, like depression, isolation from family and inability to concentrate on studies. Therefore, it is essential for parents to find ways to make their children cope with their separation and help them ease through the transition. It is very important for parents to know about the laws and procedures related to children and child custody while divorcing. In this regard, there are many children law ebooks available on the ebook store for readers.

There are numerous children law ebooks available on the World Wide Web, such as Mothers On Trial; The Relationship Rights Of Children; Smart Justice; Divorce And Family Law In California and Family Law, among others. Jonathan In The Kingdom Of Balloons by Netanel Semrik is one of the popular children law ebooks that has a story based on different colours of children emotions. Apart from teaching about kids about their responsibilities, this book also teaches them how to handle their emotions and deal with the situation patiently.

Along with books that teach about divorces, there are many lawyers who refer to marriage law ebook available at the Ebook Store. These books provide information about laws related to marriages as well as legal procedures associated with the process. Fiancé & Marriage Visas; Marriage and Divorce in a Multicultural Context; and Do We Need A Marriage Contract are some of the marriage law ebook available on online shops. Such ebooks can be carried in hard disks, pen drives or emails and can be read anywhere using a handheld gadget.

The best place to start is going within, you need to make sure this is the right opportunity for you. As with anything in life you do have to put in time and energy to run your own business. You need to have both faith and passion and know that you will succeed no matter what.

You will also need expert mentorship and guidance, someones lead to follow. A mentor who is already a success in the business so you can gain knowledge from them and follow in their footsteps. Why re-create the wheel when someone has already done the groundwork.

You will also need to consider initial investments, any business does take some upfront investment. The great thing with internet based home business opportunities within the personal development field is that

1 – Start up costs are low compared to “traditional” business opportunities – low risk

2 – Not only do you get the opportunity to create wealth running your own business, you are also provided with life changing motivational development programs to keep you ticking along.

3 – You will be part of a community of like minded positive thinkers all walking the journey together.

The perfect mix!

These business opportunities aren’t for everyone, you will need to be a highly motivated self starter. It also helps to have your “why” clear for entering into the world of owning your own business, this way you keep your mind on the prize so to speak. To sum it up simply – If you always do what you have always done then you will always get the same results. I looked outside the box and changed my life earlier this year for which I am eternally grateful.