Szabo & Associates News & Updates

People acting as carers for terminally ill family members need more support to help them prepare emotionally for the death of their loved ones.

Domestic or family violence is an issue of considerable concern to family lawyers. Family violence can impact in a number of ways, for example, in custody proceedings. It can encompass various forms of abusive behaviour including physical, sexual, emotional, social and economic.

Following the announcement in September last year that the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) had been commissioned to carry out a comprehensive review of family law in Australia, the ALRC has now published an Issues Paper and is calling for submissions from the public. 

Legal Aid NSW has launched a new Central Coast Domestic Violence Unit to provide legal assistance, advocacy and social support to victims of domestic and family violence. 

Australia’s Attorney-General, Christian Porter, has announced that a National Plan is to be developed to address the problem of elder abuse and ensure the protection of older people across the country.