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Q: I’m not sure if I’m in or have been in a defacto relationship but I need to know how the law applies to me……

There are a wide variety of factors that determine if you are or have been in a defacto relationship. As to how the law determines whether you are in a de facto relationship is dependent on your individual circumstances but includes considerations such as the duration of the relationship, whether you live together, or have a child together and the public’s perception of the relationship etc. Once you provide us with details about your specific circumstances, we will advise you as to if and how defacto laws apply to you.

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frequently asked questions

Q: I’m not sure if I’m in or have been in a defacto relationship but I need to know how the law applies to me……