36.5.6 More than one spouse

It is possible in a claim for a client to have more than one spouse, i.e. where a client is separated from his or her legal spouse and is living with a de-facto spouse. However, only one amount can be added to the statutory amounts of compensation in any case, irrespective of the number of spouses. Entitlement to compensation in such cases must be determined according to the individual facts of the case.