What is the Difference Between a De facto Relationship and a Marriage?
Relationships in contemporary Australian society are marked by changes to our social dynamics, such as the ever increasing population and growth of our multicultural and inclusive society. Yet there are only two formal types of relationships in the eyes of […]
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My True Love Gave to Me… a Diamond Ring
When we look at the old colloquialism that the engagement ring should be worth about three months salary, you can’t help but wonder what happens to the ring if the wedding doesn’t go ahead. Firstly, if the couple are found […]
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What is a De Facto Relationship?
What is a de facto relationship? It’s complicated. Andrew McCormack “When does a de facto relationship start?”, is a question I often get asked. The reason that it is a common question is that there are different definitions for different […]
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Being the Odd One Out: Time for Marriage Equality in Australia
Imagine for a minute you’re a 13 year old boy. You’ve begun to experience significant changes in your physical appearance. You have hormones surging through your body – creating feelings and emotions you’ve not experienced before. You begin to start […]
Read MoreRights of the Donor Parent
Where a child is born to a de facto or married couple by way of artificial conception reliant upon a third party donor, the question of parentage becomes inherently more complex. Biologically the child is the product of the third […]
Read MoreRegistering Your Relationship
By Kara Best Registering Your Relationship A registered relationship is a legally recognised relationship between 2 adult individuals in Queensland. A registered relationship is normally considered when marriage is undesirable or unavailable, such as where a couple is opposed to […]
Read MoreParliament Gives Certainty to De Facto Orders
Legislation has now been passed to validate orders made by the Family Law Courts in matters between de facto couples that resulted from a
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