Szabo & Associates News & Updates

There are precious few instances where divorce is discussed in a light-hearted manner. However, in a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald (available here) the point was made that the presence of table manners (or lack thereof) may be putting some marriages under considerable strain, such that divorce could become a realistic prospect.

A recent announcement by the Department of the Attorney-General for Australia has confirmed the launch of the South West Sydney Domestic Violence Unit by Legal Aid New South Wales.

Separation can be a difficult time. But many recently separated couples find comfort in social media engagement. However, social media posting could, in fact, affect not only the emotional outcome of your divorce but also the financial settlement. The legal system has finally caught up with the rapid rise of social media, and now very often social media posts, pictures and tags are being used as evidence in property negotiations and proceedings.

A legendary celebrity couple has recently announced that they are bringing their 13-year marriage to an end. It was reported here that Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale are divorcing following evidence that Mr Rossdale was unfaithful, having pursued a three-year affair with the couple’s Australian nanny, Mindy Mann. It was reported that Miss Stefani discovered her husband’s infidelity when she found revealing pictures and explicit messages between the pair on her child's iPad. 

More people than ever are choosing to divorce and settle family disputes outside of court according to a family law expert.