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Australia/Queensland: What constitues 'common law' wife/husband?

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erebus · 17/05/2011 21:09

...or 'de facto' as I believe it's called.

How long do they need to be cohabiting?

What evidence of a relationship beyond that of lodgers, or even house-sharing 'companions' is needed?

Thanks to anyone who may know!

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mumblechum1 · 17/05/2011 22:29

www.hhfamilylaw.com.au/defactofacts.php

Any use?

erebus · 18/05/2011 08:05

Thanks, that looks very useful!

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