20/02/2026
Do De Facto Couples Have Legal Rights?
⚖️ Think de facto couples don’t have the same rights as married couples? Think again.
If your de facto relationship breaks down, you may have rights regarding:
🏠 Property settlement
💰 Division of assets & liabilities
🤝 Spousal maintenance
👶 Parenting arrangements
To make a claim, generally you must show:
• You lived together for at least 2 years; OR
• You have a child together; OR
• You made substantial financial or non-financial contributions.
Homemaking counts. Raising children counts. Improving property counts.
If you’re separating, get advice early. Your future financial security may depend on it.
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