Szabo & Associates News & Updates

A relationship breakdown can have significant financial consequences. For those with insufficient income to meet their needs, the rights of a spouse to maintenance can be critical.

A property settlement is an arrangement made for property division following the separation of a married or de facto couple. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement about how their property will be divided, it will be necessary to apply for a property settlement in Court.

If a child’s parents cannot agree on a change of surname, it may be necessary to apply to the Court to seek an order for the change. This may occur, for example, after a separation or remarriage.

If you are getting a divorce or considering getting a divorce, you will likely have many questions about the processes, requirements and practical elements of it all. Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

Disputes between parents on matters relating to their children’s welfare can take many forms. One area for dispute concerns whether a child should receive routine vaccinations. It may be anticipated that in the future, this may also include parents who are unable to agree whether or not their children should receive a COVID-19 vaccination.