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Australian Man Stumps up £55,000 Compensation… to his Lover???

Australia has just been turned into viper’s nest for people looking for a quick extramarital shag. Under their Family Act, common-law spouses and long-term lovers are accorded similar rights to those enjoyed by wives and husbands.

In this case, the woman was his secret lover for 22 years – during which time he took her around the world on “business trips” and even attended posh dinner functions alongside him. How the other half live, eh? When it came to finally dumping her, she demanded compensation – a move that must have startled him somewhat. Originally he acceded to her unusual request, but then backed out, at which point she took him to court.

Finding in her favour, the judge ordered the man to pay her 55 grand – in recognition of the support and love she had shown to him over many years.

We think it’s an interesting development in relationship law, and probably not one without merit. This woman had happiness with this guy for decades – and he certainly gave her something of a lifestyle to which she had become accustomed.

And then he thinks he can just chuck her like its a teenage school romance? Affairs like this come with responsibility – not just your own personal emotional responsibility, but a duty towards the person who is who is your confidante, lover. In a way, he got off lightly. We’ve all seen Fatal Attraction, right?

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