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INFORMATIVE BLOGS TO ENHANCE YOUR LEGAL KNOWLEDGE
While our team of qualified professionals at Gittens, Escott, Nwokedi & Associates is just a call away to assist you in all your legal matters, we also believe that a little legal awareness always comes in handy for our clients. If you would like to brush up your knowledge of the law, this is just the right place for you. We have a wide selection of articles below that will help you stay updated with legal terminology and general information. Our posts cover all the trending topics, and we keep adding new blogs regularly.
Five reasons you need a lawyer for probate
When someone dies and leaves a will, it must be authenticated and administered. This process is called probate, and while it is possible to probate a will without the help of a lawyer, here are five reasons you should work with a professional. When someone dies and leaves a will, it must be authenticated and administered. This process is called probate, and while it is possible to probate a will without the help of a lawyer, here are five reasons you should work with a profes
How Can I Change a Child Custody Arrangement?
If you are a parent who has split up from your partner, arranging the custody of your children can be immensely challenging. While most parents have their children’s best interests at heart, disagreements often arise when it comes to deciding who gets to make decisions on behalf of the children. Child custody lawyers can help divorcing parents settle disputes and understand their rights, all while ensuring that the best interests of the children are protected. In a case where
Why You Need a Real Estate Lawyer | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Are you buying or selling in St John? Real estate law is difficult to navigate. It is important to work with a real estate lawyer. Call now Gittens & Associates! Why you need a real estate lawyer Even seemingly straightforward real estate transactions can be complicated. Real estate law is difficult to navigate, and an error or omission could have serious consequences. That is why it is important to work with a real estate lawyer, regardless of whether you are buying or selli
What you should know about spousal support | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Are you getting divorced or separated? The matter of spousal support may be crucial. Visit Gittens & Associates in St John to understand your rights. What you should know about spousal support Following a divorce or separation, the matter of spousal support may become crucial. Understanding your rights, however, can be a challenge. Here is what you should know about spousal support in Newfoundland and Labrador. What is spousal support? Spousal support is money that gets regul
All About Family Law Matters | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Are you looking for informationregardingfamily law matters?In this blog,Gittens &Associates give youa guide to family law in Newfoundland and Labrador What are family lawmatters? Family lawmatters are legal issues having to do with family relationships,particularly those pertaining tochildren and marriage.Manypeople find themselves involved infamily lawmatters atvarious pointsin theirlives. Hereis ashort guide tofamily lawin Newfoundland and Labrador. Common family law matter
All About Having a Living Will | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Living Will or Advance Health Care Directive - Turn to the team at Gittens & Associates for professional legal assistance 5 things you need to know about having a living will A living will is a legal document that allows individuals to indicate what types of medical treatment whey wish to accept or refuse in the event that they become incapacitated. This document comes into effect when individuals have lost their ability to communicate or make decisions. The first thing you n
What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Read the Gittens & Associates blog to learn how an Immigration Lawyer can help you navigate the complexities of immigration to Newfoundland What does an immigration lawyer do? An immigration lawyer helps those who want to move to Canada navigate the complexities of immigration. Working with a lawyer may improve an applicants’ chances of being admitted to Canada, no matter what immigration category they are applying under. This article provides an overview of the role immigrat
Role of a DUI lawyer | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Have you been charged with driving under the influence? You may need a DUI lawyer. Read the Gittens & Associates blog to understand how we can protect your rights The role of a DUI lawyer If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Newfoundland and Labrador, you must contend with potentially serious consequences. Depending on the details of your case, you could lose your license, be severely fined or even go to jail. However, an impaired driving lawyer, or DU
Importance of a Lawyer in Child Custody Case | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Read the Gittens & Associates blog to learn how a lawyer can help you with spousal disagreements related to child custody. Why it is important to hire a lawyer in a child custody case Proceedings pertaining to child custody can get complicated and emotions are bound to run high. To ensure the best outcome for you and your children, it is important to work with a lawyer. It can make all the difference. They mediate disagreements In an ideal world, you and your former spouse wo
Crime & how to select right lawyer | Gittens, de Beer & Associates
Have you been charged with a crime? Read our Gittens and Associates blog for recommendations on how to pick the right lawyer How to pick the right lawyer if you have been charged with a crime If you have been charged with a crime, the first thing you should do is hire a lawyer. Even if your case appears simple, a good criminal lawyer can help ensure you get a fair ruling in court. Here are some tips for selecting one. Make a list of lawyers in your area Do some online researc
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