Blog | De facto relationships
De Facto Relationship Case Files
De facto relationship matters can often become contentious when one party suggests that the relationship was not that of a de facto relationship. Why is this important? Because if you were not married, or in a de facto relationship with the other party, you...
Disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue
We are often asked to address the issue of disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue. What is jurisdiction? Jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear and determine a dispute between parties. When is jurisdiction relevant in Family Law Proceedings?...
Are contributions made prior to a de facto relationship considered?
There is no question that initial contributions are relevant in a property settlement. The significance and weighting that will be given to an initial contribution by one party to a relationship depends on the size of the contribution, what it was used for, and the...
Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship – Fairbairn v Radecki
The jurisdiction of the Federal and Family law courts to make a property settlement order in a de facto relationship turns upon the breakdown of a de facto relationship. Section 90SM of the Family Law Act provides that in property settlement proceedings after the...
Am I in a De Facto Relationship?
Are you in a de facto relationship? Read on as we explain the factors the court considers in determining the existence of a de facto relationship. A de facto couple has the same rights as a married couple. They may make a property settlement claim against the other...
