IN BRIEF
Are you aware that those who have had a breakdown in their de
facto relationships have the same laws apply to them for the
division of property as married couples? If this comes as a shock
to you, we have provided in this article the answers to a few of
the frequently asked questions when dealing with this issue.
WHAT IS A DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP?
Providing de facto couples with the same rights as married
couples has significantly broadened the spectrum of those who can
apply to the Family Courts for Orders for the division of property.
Situations can occur where parties are in a de facto relationship
without being aware of it and therefore, the implications which
accompany it. For example, a de facto relationship can exist even
if one of the persons is legally married to someone else or in
another de facto relationship.
