Szabo & Associates News & Updates

The NSW Government has announced the creation of a new research body that aims to boost the number of children being adopted in NSW.

An interesting case from the UK has provided a clear demonstration of how important it is to update your Will to reflect any changes in your personal circumstances, such as getting married, divorced or having children.

An Australian woman has failed in her legal bid to have her two children returned from the UK, where they currently live with their father.

On 17 March 2016, the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology facilitated abuse and to help victims of domestic violence to stay connected.

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.