Tag: Property Disputes in De Facto Relationship

HOW ARE THE STRESS LEVELS GOING? One of the most frequently asked questions we are asked is "Am I in a de facto relationship in Australia?". This is often considered one of the most complex areas of Family Law and it requires a measured approach. Meaning of de facto relationship A person is in a  de facto relationship with another person if: The persons are not legally married to each other; and The persons are not related by family {see subsection (6)}; and Having regard to all the circumstances of their relationship, they have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. Working out...

Introduction You might be living with your partner in a cheerful relationship without any bindings or obligations of a formal marriage commitment. Or you...