What is a De Facto Relationship?

What is a De Facto Relationship?

by on 18/07/2013 with No Comments

Since 2009, the Family Law Act has applied to property disputes between de facto couples including same-sex de facto couples. This has led to a raft of enquiries to family lawyers from clients who are in, or contemplating entering into, … Read More

Don’t forget to register your dog, car…and De Facto relationship?

Don’t forget to register your dog, car…and De Facto relationship?

by on 15/07/2013 with No Comments

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his support for same-sex marriage in Australia.  But what difference will change to Australian law, allowing same-sex marriage, make?  Legally, it will make very little difference.  Symbolically, on the other hand, it will make … Read More