Szabo & Associates News & Updates

This is the first of a series of articles which will provide you with a better understanding of our family law legal system.  It is our desire that this article has been informative in presenting an overview of our family law legal system. 

If a person is in a de facto relationship, their legal rights and responsibilities are comparable to those of a married couple. However, when a de facto relationship breaks down, the Court can make orders that will change the property interests of the affected parties. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) does not contain an exhaustive definition of what constitutes a ‘breakdown'. Therefore, identifying if and when a relationship breakdown has occurred can be contentious.

A grant of probate is an Order made by the NSW Supreme Court confirming that the Will of a deceased person is valid and the nominated Executor can distribute the estate as described in the Will.

There are a number of important differences between a commercial lease and a retail lease. It is important that both landlords and their tenants are aware of what commitments they are taking on.

If you are adversely affected by a neighbour’s troublesome tree or hedge, you may be eligible to make a claim in Court under the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006. Common causes of disputes that can lead to a claim include: