Expertise
De-Facto Relationships
Kells specialises in all areas of family law including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, property and financial agreements and settlements.
Conveniently located throughout Sydney and across the Illawarra region, our team offers the highest level of service, whilst remaining affordable and easy to talk to.
Nothing is more important to our team than upholding your rights and best interests throughout your legal process.
If you’re in a de-facto relationship and you have questions about your legal rights and entitlements with regards to property or children’s issues during a separation, the family law team at Kells can help. Get in touch with us today to discuss your circumstances.
At Kells, our experienced family lawyers understand these complexities and have the knowledge and expertise to give you the best possible outcome. We can advise you on what constitutes a de facto relationship in the eyes of the law and your rights with respect to property, maintenance and children in the event of a relationship breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following criteria is used by the Court to consider whether you are in a de facto relationship with another person:
The law in Australia since March 2009 provides equality between de facto couples (including same-sex couples) and married couples. The law provides for property and financial issues and children’s issues to be determined upon the breakdown of the relationship and Kells can advise you of your options in this regard.
Yes. The time limit is two years after the breakdown of the de facto relationship however the court may still consider an application made outside of the two-year period if it’s believed that the applicant or a child of the relationship would suffer hardship if the application was refused.
Come and see one of the specialist family lawyers at Kells to obtain advice about your separation, including your rights and entitlements in relation to property and children’s issues.
Call our family lawyers today to discuss your case.
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