We all have occasion to disagree with others either at work, in
friendships or other social and community interactions, but most of the time,
we are able to resolve these disagreements, if not completely amicably, at
least to the extent that we can still associate with the person or persons
involved. Sadly, this is often not what happens in family disputes, which can
quickly escalate into open warfare with neither side wanting to give ground.
If you or someone
you know is in an untenable position in a family dispute, the best option is to
seek legal advice as quickly as possible. Many people lose out in these
situations because the emotional entanglements are more difficult to deal with
than the legal ones. They become angry, hurt and frustrated and these feelings
often boil over with serious and sometimes tragic results. Getting the
assistance of a legal professional immediately it becomes obvious that there
will be no easy solution can avoid all these issues.
ABC Legal is a firm
of family lawyers Sydney with a
reputation for brokering solutions in family law matters. Their expert legal
people can firstly seek mediation and alternative dispute resolution if the
parties are agreeable. Sometimes the intervention of an objective third person
can crystallise the issues and remove the emotion, allowing the parties to
clearly see the likely end result if the matter goes to court.
“My ex-partner was
having a lot of trouble moving on after I ended our relationship, and it was
becoming more confronting and nasty. I wasn’t prepared to back down either, as
there was valuable property involved, so I contacted ABC Legal. They were
recommended by a friend, and honestly, I don’t think I would be where I am now
without their efforts at mediation. We finally came to an agreement without
going to court, and we have both moved on,” said Tansy V.
There are many
occasions where mediation is not welcome and it is in these situations where
ABC Legal is absolutely outstanding in their knowledge of family law. From
de-facto relationship issues to financial agreements and matrimonial property
settlements, often involving substantial assets held in complex company and
trust arrangements, ABC
Legal
has the skills and professionalism necessary to prepare
their clients’ for the Family Court hearings.
“My wife and I
started our business from scratch 25 years ago, but as it became more
successful, we started having personal problems. By the time we accepted that
the relationship was beyond repair, we had two business ventures employing 35
people, several investment properties, a swag of share holdings and other
assets. ABC Legal represented me in Court and I walked away with what was fair
and reasonable. I think without their expertise, it could have been much
worse,” said Vernon T.
ABC Legal’s skills
are not confined solely to domestic family law disputes. Interstate and
international family law matters are also dealt with and include child support,
contravention of orders, divorce applications and annulment of marriage. Some
of these matters involve cultural differences and cultural sensitivity, and it
is here that Hamid’s experience and training, both as an accountant and a
barrister, prove absolutely invaluable to his clients.
“In my culture it
is rare to go against the wishes of your family, but I felt I had no other
choice. Hamid gave me information and legal advice, but he also understood how
difficult this was for me. I felt supported through the whole legal process. I
am now making my own decisions and hoping my family will eventually support my
choices,” said Nabihah M.
Regardless of the
type of family dispute you are currently dealing with, contact ABC Legal and
make an appointment to see their legal specialists. Don’t let the issue drag on
as this will only cause further animosity. Get it sorted, get an outcome and
leave the family conflicts behind you.
Choosing
the right immigration lawyer to assist with the process of lodging a visa or
residency application can mean the difference between being legally entitled to
stay in Australia, or being returned to the country of origin. This is too
important an issue to be left to well-meaning but untrained family or friends,
or even to manage the application process personally, especially if language is
a barrier or there is lack of understanding of the legal processes prevailing
in this country. With a little bit of research and a willingness to spend time
talking to various immigration specialists, your short-list of candidates will
eventually be pared down to just one name.
Although there are many immigration lawyers providing application services to
prospective immigrants, it is much better to deal with one who understands your
particular circumstances, and gives you the confidence that whatever issues
arise will be dealt with professionally. The person chosen needs to understand
just what is at stake should their performance be lacklustre, and that they are
not dealing with simple issues, but the lives and futures of an entire family
group.
The most important attribute an immigration lawyer can have is the ability to
listen – really listen – to the story behind the application, so that they can
request any additional documents that they feel may be needed. This is
important at the outset since many documents from overseas are difficult to get
and to be proven genuine.
It almost goes without saying that the person chosen should also be absolutely
conversant with the current legislation and regulations surrounding immigration
in Australia. They should have systems in place to ensure that any legislative
changes are notified to them immediately they come into force, so they can
advise their clients and instigate any actions that may be required as a result
of those changes.
Finding the right Sydney immigration lawyers is easier today than it has ever been as the internet
provides multiple search results and information, and the ability to access
various relevant web pages. Rather than choosing the first one that appears, it
is preferable to make appointments with several immigration lawyers, and speak
to them face-to-face to assess if you could place your trust in the hands of
this person. A negative outcome will have a major impact on the quality of your
life and career prospects, so this is a step that should not be overlooked as
being too difficult.
Talking with other people who have been through the same process and been
successful is another excellent way to establish the credentials of immigration
lawyers. Word-of-mouth is a very powerful tool and recommendations made in good
faith through this process often prove to be correct. Using the experiences of
others as a benchmark against your own expectations and needs can provide more
certainty than simply selecting a name from a search engine or phone book.
Once you have decided on the person you trust to represent you, do the right
thing by them and make sure you have all the documentation ready for your first
consultation. This will save their time and yours, and will establish you as a
person of trust from their point of view. Answer their questions fully and
truthfully, and they will be your advocate for a successful outcome.
Choosing
the right immigration lawyer to assist with the process of lodging a visa or
residency application can mean the difference between being legally entitled to
stay in Australia, or being returned to the country of origin. This is too
important an issue to be left to well-meaning but untrained family or friends,
or even to manage the application process personally, especially if language is
a barrier or there is lack of understanding of the legal processes prevailing
in this country. With a little bit of research and a willingness to spend time
talking to various immigration specialists, your short-list of candidates will
eventually be pared down to just one name.
Although there are many immigration lawyers providing application services to
prospective immigrants, it is much better to deal with one who understands your
particular circumstances, and gives you the confidence that whatever issues
arise will be dealt with professionally. The person chosen needs to understand
just what is at stake should their performance be lacklustre, and that they are
not dealing with simple issues, but the lives and futures of an entire family
group.
The most important attribute an immigration lawyer can have is the ability to
listen – really listen – to the story behind the application, so that they can
request any additional documents that they feel may be needed. This is
important at the outset since many documents from overseas are difficult to get
and to be proven genuine.
It almost goes without saying that the person chosen should also be absolutely
conversant with the current legislation and regulations surrounding immigration
in Australia. They should have systems in place to ensure that any legislative
changes are notified to them immediately they come into force, so they can
advise their clients and instigate any actions that may be required as a result
of those changes.
Finding the right Sydney immigration lawyers is easier today than it has ever been as the internet
provides multiple search results and information, and the ability to access
various relevant web pages. Rather than choosing the first one that appears, it
is preferable to make appointments with several immigration lawyers, and speak
to them face-to-face to assess if you could place your trust in the hands of
this person. A negative outcome will have a major impact on the quality of your
life and career prospects, so this is a step that should not be overlooked as
being too difficult.
Talking with other people who have been through the same process and been
successful is another excellent way to establish the credentials of immigration
lawyers. Word-of-mouth is a very powerful tool and recommendations made in good
faith through this process often prove to be correct. Using the experiences of
others as a benchmark against your own expectations and needs can provide more
certainty than simply selecting a name from a search engine or phone book.
Once you have decided on the person you trust to represent you, do the right
thing by them and make sure you have all the documentation ready for your first
consultation. This will save their time and yours, and will establish you as a
person of trust from their point of view. Answer their questions fully and
truthfully, and they will be your advocate for a successful outcome.
If you have had occasion
to seek the advice and assistance of a legal professional in any area of the
law, you will know that the whole experience can be very stressful, regardless
of the outcome. The path that you may take as a result of this advice can be
life-changing, so it’s important when choosing a lawyer to represent you in any
legal matter, to make sure that not only does the person have the depth of
knowledge you expect, but also the person understands you, your particular
situation and what your objectives are in pursuing legal action.
Choosing your legal
representative, then, is not simply a matter of finding someone on Google, but
taking the time to ask around friends and relatives for referrals. Select a
person, make an appointment to discuss your situation, and if there is no
feeling of rapport, repeat the process until you feel comfortable that this
particular person understands and empathises with you.
Nowhere is this
selection process more important than in family law, since the very nature of
the issues speaks to the deepest of human relationships. The family lawyers you
choose to represent your interests should have extensive experience in this
area of law. Through research and contacting the relevant professional
associations, records of qualifications and reputations can be checked.
What is not so
clear, nor easy to assess, is the intangible attributes. Qualities such as
credibility, tenacity and compassion are all desirable in a legal
representative. Credibility is reflective of how the person has conducted
themselves in the past in other legal representations. Tenacity is that “do or
die” quality of never giving up until the family lawyers Sydney are
satisfied that everything than can be done has been done. Compassion speaks for
itself and is demonstrated through every-day interactions with people and a
willingness to look at a situation and feel for the people involved.
Having all these
attributes in one person is possible, and indeed many in the legal fraternity
already possess them. While the law is often perceived as simply interpreting
what is meant by legislation and precedent, it is the intent behind the written
word that is equally important, and it does have weight. Judges consider many
aspects of a case including the actual law itself but also how a decision will
impact on the persons involved. Perhaps it is this ability that has lead to the
belief that an effective judge must also possess the wisdom to look beyond the
mere letter of the law.
As anyone whose
relationship has deteriorated beyond repair can attest, getting the right
lawyer to represent them leaves a person in a much better place to cope with
the emotional side of the whole situation. Knowing that any property settlement
or child custody issue is being handled by someone who understands the family
means that everyone can start working through their emotions without worrying
about the quality of their legal advice.
The breakdown of any relationship is always difficult and emotional, and
this is especially so when children are involved. It’s important at the outset
to seek expert, factual legal assistance before the issue gets muddied with
well-meaning advice and opinion from family and friends. Hamid Mirza and his
staff at ABC Legal are experts
in family law Sydney, and should be the first point of contact for anyone in this situation.
Trying to navigate
the myriad processes involved in family law with a quasi-legal opinion from
your best friend’s sister’s boyfriend, who supposedly has been through the
“same thing”, is not helpful. Everyone’s situation is different, especially
when issues of dividing property and child custody are involved. Do you really
want such vital matters to be in the hands of a well-intentioned amateur?
“My separation was
unexpected and traumatic, and I was lucky to have a wide circle of family and
friends who rallied to support me. However, I was getting conflicting advice
from all sides, and in the end, I decided to get a legal opinion from Hamid. He
cut right to the heart of the issues, and I am now in a space where I can plan
for the future.”
A quick wander
around the ABC legal website will reveal Hamid’s background, work history and
legal qualifications. As a barrister-at-law, Hamid has the experience and
knowledge to give a legal opinion on matters such as de facto relationship
issues, financial agreements, mediation, matrimonial property settlements,
child support, grandparents’ and third parties’ rights, spousal maintenance and
many other issues.
At ABC Legal family
law is an integral part of the practice and Hamid and his support staff of
legal professionals is always ready to meet with a client who needs advice or
representation on any family law issue. As the law relating to family disputes
is complex and constantly changing, Hamid and his team are regularly involved
in professional development to keep up-to-date with changes, so you, the
client, can be confident that any advice or opinion you receive is current.
Something that is a
stand out for clients who have met Hamid and his team is his ability to explain
complex legal matters in terms that make sense to the average person. There is
nothing worse than being in the middle of an unfamiliar situation where you are
already feeling vulnerable, and then feel inferior simply because you don’t
understand legal terminology.
“Well, I felt like
an idiot, didn’t I. I’m not much for fancy words – just plain speaking does me
so I was lost in all those big legal words. The missus had this hot-shot lawyer
crawlin’ all over me. But then my solicitor got Hamid involved, and bang! I got
it. I mean I’m not stupid, but it’s all in the words and the way they’re
spoken, isn’t it?”
For practical
advice and a proactive approach to the issues you may be facing in your family
dispute, go to the ABC Legal and
see for yourself the type of service you will get from this polished team of
legal professionals. And don’t stop there – contact them to get the best
assistance in town.
