The term “de facto relationship” refers to a committed and genuine relationship between two adults that are not legally married.
In Australia, de facto couples and relationships are legally recognised and granted certain rights and responsibilities to each person.
De facto relationships are common in Australia, however, while they are common, there are a lot of intricacies and information that are important to know – especially when it comes to matters like property, finances, and parenting.
To make life a little easier, we’ve put together a very comprehensive two-part guide to de facto relationships in Australia, breaking it down into a few digestible categories to hopefully answer your questions.
So, if you’re part of a de facto couple and you have questions, keep reading.
Common Questions About De Facto Relationships in Australia
We’ve narrowed down the list of questions that we, as family lawyers, are most commonly asked when it comes to de facto relationships and categorised them into the following:
- Finances and Estates
- Break Ups
- Legal
In this first part, we’ll be answering the general questions and family and parenting-related questions. You can either make your way through our whole guide or jump to the section you want to know more about.
