De-facto relationships are recognised throughout Australia, however the Court is often asked to determine whether a de-facto relationship exists in particular circumstances. This is an important question as it is estimated that over 1.9 million Australians over the age of 18 currently live in a de-facto relationship.
De Facto Relationships
De facto relationships – are you in or are you out?
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turned_in_notDe Facto Relationships, Personal Law
What is a de facto relationship? In the relevant legislation the term “de facto partner” is a reference to 1 or 2 persons who are living together as a couple of a genuine domestic basis, but who are not married…