Am I in a De Facto Relationship?

There are a number of factors (prescribed under the Family Law Act) that deal with whether someone is classified as being in a de facto relationship or not. Those factors relate to the items listed in the infographic.

You need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving yourself open to the risk that your relationship may later be classified as a ‘de facto relationship’. For more information on De Facto relationships, please refer to the following article discussing what signifies a De Facto relationship by Nicole Quirk or contact one of our experienced Family Law Team on 8525 2700 or click here to request an appointment.