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Divorce is inherently complex, but when infidelity enters the equation, emotions can escalate, and financial matters can become even more contentious. In Australia, the issue of financial dependence by a spouse adds another layer of complexity to property division proceedings following an affair, as was made evident in last month’s most expensive divorce. If you find yourself in a marital situation involving infidelity and property division, you need the help of Szabo & Associates’ family lawyers in Sydney to navigate this challenging terrain.

Navigating financial matters during or after a relationship breakdown can be complex and emotionally challenging. Binding financial agreements are crucial in outlining the financial arrangements between parties in case of a separation or divorce because they provide certainty and clarity. The Sydney family lawyers at Szabo & Associates can help you understand the importance of binding financial agreements, including their purpose, key components, benefits, and considerations for drafting and implementing them effectively.

When divorce and separation happens the impact on children’s lives can be considerable. This can be the case even where the parents maintain a reasonable relationship. However, this is multiplied where conflict is on-going between the parents. In these cases co-parenting can prove particularly difficult. Parallel parenting offers an alternative way to support the children’s well-being when co-parenting is not working or a practical proposition.

There is no single definition of parental alienation, but occurs where a child’s resistance or hostility to one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent. It happens when one parent deliberately undermines and damages the relationship that the other parent has with their child. For example, when one parent makes nasty comments, manipulates or makes untrue allegations.

In NSW, an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order that a Court can make against a person who makes another fear for their safety. Its purpose is protection from further violence, intimidation or harassment.  There are actually two types of Order. An Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) is used where those involved are not related to each other and not having a domestic relationship. An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is used where those persons involved are in a domestic relationship. This means, for example, people who are related, living together, or in a current or former relationship.