Sentences with phrase «effects of legal settlements»

Not exact matches

All settlements require trade offs to one degree or another, and where a client freely exercises his or her discretion to effect a compromise, informed by legal advice and knowledge of the law, and in the absence of pressure or undue influence, the lawyer should respect the client's choice.

Explain the legal effect of settlements, waivers, releases, contracts and anything else that affects clients» rights.

Just and lasting settlements with the Métis, whether they are called treaties, modern - day land claims, or some other type of agreement, must be reached and given legal force and effect with s. 91 (24)'s certainty.

The Financial Consultant also helps the parties and their legal counsel develop and analyze viable financial options, and may prepare long - range projections regarding the future effect of alternative settlement scenarios, taking into account living expenses, inflation, future earnings, and anticipated life changes.

The effect of child support regulations will mean that when couples part and seek legal settlement of their property and financial affairs, the pressure will be intensified for an order, either for the sale of the former matrimonial home or its transfer to the absent parent in return for a lump sum payment to the caring parent.

The effect of this is that parties rarely get the opportunity to resolve the conflict themselves, and leave it to their legal representatives to negotiate a settlement on their behalf.