What is the difference between lawyer and advocate?
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What is the difference between lawyer and advocate?
Lawyer is a person who is still in the process of pursuing Law/LL. B. This person is not eligible to stand in the court on behalf of his/her client although he/she can give legal advice. On the other hand the advocate is a special type of lawyer who can stand in favour of a client in a court.
Who can argue in court?
The Supreme Court has ruled that except for petitioner in person, no one other than advocates are permitted to argue cases on behalf of others. Even officials cannot argue a case in court on behalf of the company in which they are employed, it said.
What is the cost of divorce in India?
What is the cost involved? The court fee is nominal at Rs 15, but the bulk is taken up by lawyer’s fees. While women can avail of free legal services by getting an advocate from the legal aid cell, private lawyers’ fee can vary from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the type of divorce and duration involved.
Which country has no divorce?
Even by the standards of former Spanish colonies, the Philippines has extremely socially conservative laws. It is the only country in world, bar the Vatican City, to outlaw divorce (except for Muslims).
How much does a divorce cost in Alaska?
The court fees for filing the paperwork for a basic divorce in a Alaska court is $200.00. However, the total costs for a divorce can be much higher – especially in the case of a contested divorce, where attorney fees and mediation costs average from $15,000 to $20,000 or more.
How long does divorce take in Alaska?
30 to 90 days
How long do you have to be married to get alimony in Alaska?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Alaska family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
