Szabo & Associates News & Updates

What defines a stepparent and stepchild?

A stepparent is one who is not the legal parent of a child but is married to, or is in a de facto relationship with, the legal parent and treats the child as a member of the family. The stepchild and stepparent relationship can continue to exist even when the legal parent and stepparent are no longer in a relationship.

A dispute over a Will can occur for many reasons, possibly unrelated to a challenge over the validity of the Will itself or a contest about the entitlement or adequacy of provision for a family member. Disputes may, for example, result from uncertainty over what a Will means or even how key individuals carry out their duties.

A commercial lease is a contract between a landlord and a business owner for renting property owned by the landlord. It is quite normal that a tenant will be required to provide security regarding their performance under the lease. This security requirement is normally provided by way of a bank guarantee or cash.

Disputes with neighbours over trees with overhanging branches or where there is the potential for property damage are not uncommon but best settled amicably if possible. If the problem persists, speaking with a solicitor about your rights and potential ways of resolving the matter is likely to be the way forward.

Noise is possibly the most common source of contention between neighbours. Top of the list, more often than not, are barking dogs, intruder alarms and noise from vehicles.