Szabo & Associates News & Updates

It is generally accepted that legal tools, such as an Enduring Power of Attorney, are generally hoped to be able to help people in their daily lives. However, like so many things, there is a possibility that an otherwise benign legal document can be used to inflict a great deal of harm on vulnerable members of society. As reported in a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald (available here), an inquiry by the Royal Commission into the issue of elder abuse in Australia has highlighted how Powers of Attorney can be abused by unscrupulous individuals. 

There are precious few instances where divorce is discussed in a light-hearted manner. However, in a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald (available here) the point was made that the presence of table manners (or lack thereof) may be putting some marriages under considerable strain, such that divorce could become a realistic prospect.

Parents are becoming increasingly likely to leave unequal inheritances to their children, particularly where the family includes stepchildren, a recent study from the United States has found.

A recent announcement by the Department of the Attorney-General for Australia has confirmed the launch of the South West Sydney Domestic Violence Unit by Legal Aid New South Wales.

Separation can be a difficult time. But many recently separated couples find comfort in social media engagement. However, social media posting could, in fact, affect not only the emotional outcome of your divorce but also the financial settlement. The legal system has finally caught up with the rapid rise of social media, and now very often social media posts, pictures and tags are being used as evidence in property negotiations and proceedings.