Family Law FAQ - My husband has been diagnosed with Aspbergers Syndrome and has become difficult. Are you familiar with the Syndrome and can you help?
Date: February 22, 2011
Q. I have been married for approximately 20 years and have three children with my husband who has recently been diagnosed with Aspbergers Syndrome. He is an extremely difficult and overbearing person who always things he is right and is unable to effectively communicate with me and it does not’t matter what I do I always seem to be in the wrong. Are you familiar with Aspbergers Syndrome and can you assist me?
A. Yes. We are one of very few firms of lawyers in Australia who have dealt with a number of Aspbergers Syndrome cases where this condition has threatened the very substance of the relationship. Unfortunately we cannot handle these matters as any other family law matter as there are stresses, strains and pressures that must be properly understood before you can property advise a client. Suffice to say that once you are aware of the nature and extent of the problem and the type of individual with whom you are dealing then you can formulate a strategy to more effectively deal with the matter securing your client’s position before you proceed. ASPIA recognises that we have a particular level of expertise in this area and recommends us to its members.
