What is De Facto Relationship

WHAT IS '0తచటూ Facto RELATIONSHIP? De Facto Relationship is any unmarried/unrelated couple of the same or opposite sex, who are living together on a genuine domestic basis. When Does it Exist? • The duration of the relationship. • The degree of mutual commitment to a shared life. • The nature and extent of common residence. • Whether the relationship is or was registered under a prescribed law of a State or Territory. • Whether a sexual relationship exists. • The degree of financial dependence or interdependence, and any arrangement of financial support. • The care and support of children. • The ownership, use and acquisition of the parties' property. • The reputation and public aspects of the relationship. Factors Considered in Deciding of De Facto Financial Dispute The de facto relationship existed for at least 2 years There is a child of the de facto relationship The applicant has made substantial contributions The failure to make the order or declaration sought would result in serious injustice to the applicant The de facto relationship was registered under a prescribed law of a Štate or Territory Presented By: McAuley Hawach Lawyers http://mcauleyhawach.com.au