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Preparing For Divorce

What you can do while you wait to apply for divorce Before you can apply to the Court for a divorce order, you and your partner must have been separated for 12 months. This, however, does not mean that you must simply sit around and wait out the 12-month period before...

Family Court & Federal Circuit Court Merger

What Does This Merger Mean?   Earlier this week the Government Bill that will see the Family Court of Australia merge with the Federal Circuit Court was passed through the Senate. Attorney-General Christian Porter has greeted the change, stating that it will...

Justice Of The Peace Or Notary Public?

Is a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public the same thing? What is a Justice of the Peace?  A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a person who is appointed by the Attorney-General’s Department to act as an independent and objective witness to documents used for official...

Electronic Digital Signatures- Tips and Traps

What Are The Risks Of Going Completely Digital?  Pace Lawyers and Adelaide Legal has set itself the target of becoming a paperless office by 2020. Part of this transition involves adopting the use of electronic signatures (or e-signatures) as a means of authenticating...

Representing Yourself in a Court Hearing

Our Guide To Representing Yourself In Court If you have decided to represent yourself in court, you need to be prepared. The information below, prepared by Our team of Adelaide Lawyers, provides a useful guide to representing yourself in court and what to expect. Be...