Commercial Law For Small And Medium Sized Business Owners
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Commercial Law For Small And Medium Sized Business Owners

Hello, my name is Robin and I own a medium sized business which is based in a suburb of Perth, Australia. Many business owners do not understand the importance of commercial law on their operations. I know that I certainly didn't when I set out. At first, this wasn't an issue but as my business grew, I realised that if I didn't teach myself about the legal rules in place and seek expert help, I would find myself in serious trouble. I got in touch with a great law firm who helped me to understand exactly what I needed to know. I decided to start this blog to help other business owners.

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Commercial Law For Small And Medium Sized Business Owners

  • Family Law Options for Ending a Marriage

    8 December 2017

    Ending a relationship is a stressful process. As well as being emotionally taxing, that process is also legally complicated. After years of marriage, you know where your differences lie and understand the reasons that you need to be apart from a person you once loved. For those reasons, going over your personal issues and grievances with a family law expert might seem like the last thing you want to do. While avoiding legal advice on your relationship issues might seem like an easy solution, it can create long-term problems which exacerbate existing disputes.

  • What Spouses Should Avoid During a Divorce Process

    28 October 2017

    Unlike yesteryears when divorce was considered a social anomaly, separation of married persons has become acceptable in relationships today. Therefore, if you are going through a divorce, you should not feel socially awkward. However, it should not take away the fact that separations can be relatively disruptive no matter how civil the partners opt to become. Therefore, the success of family lawyers in ensuring divorce processes go smoothly largely depends on the ability of partners to carry themselves with decorum.

  • 3 Tips for Defending Yourself Against a Dog Barking Complaint

    25 September 2017

    Having a neighbour lodge a legal complaint against you because your dog barks too much can be a stressful experience and could end in you paying a hefty fine.  If you want to defend yourself against a nuisance barking complaint, take a look at these 3 tips. Try Mediation First Before matters even get to court, try initiating a mediation session with the neighbour who lodged a complaint against you. Mediation involves an unbiased, trained mediator helping the two of your discuss your dispute outside court.

  • Two situations in which it may be possible to claim compensation for an injury

    26 August 2017

    An injury such as bone fracture, wound or burn can have a serious impact on your finances and your quality of life. Here are two situations in which you might be able to make a legal claim for compensation after sustaining a serious injury: You have been harmed whilst participating a sport Sports which involve a lot of physical contact with other people (such as rugby or boxing, for instance) often result in participants sustaining injuries.

  • 2 Tips for an Amicable Divorce

    17 July 2017

    It's a common misconception that the divorce process is inherently contentious. In reality, it is entirely possible to have a swift and amicable divorce. Read on to find out more about how to do this. 1) Make sure that your solicitor understands your wishes. Many family lawyers are accustomed to dealing with clients who want to take a very combative, aggressive approach to the divorce process. Whilst this approach may make it easier for the client to obtain the outcome they desire (such as obtaining a larger-than-average amount of spousal maintenance or full-custody of their children) it can also make the proceedings incredibly stressful, lengthy and complex for those involved, and can create long-term animosity between the ex-spouses.