Szabo & Associates News & Updates

A relationship breakdown can have significant financial consequences. For those with insufficient income to meet their needs, the rights of a spouse to maintenance can be critical.

A property settlement is an arrangement made for property division following the separation of a married or de facto couple. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement about how their property will be divided, it will be necessary to apply for a property settlement in Court.

Digital assets can include any personal property, records, or accounts in digital form; these assets can be a mixture of monetary and items that hold sentimental value. Here, we look at why you should consider your digital assets during estate planning and how this can mitigate problems when you are no longer here.

There are two important actions that could be brought against a deceased person’s estate. The first involves a person, or persons, contesting a Will in order to claim some provision, or additional provision, from the estate.

If a child’s parents cannot agree on a change of surname, it may be necessary to apply to the Court to seek an order for the change. This may occur, for example, after a separation or remarriage.