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Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Spouses in Western Australia

Greg Martinovich

Associate

Posted on 05/04/2019, Last Updated on 27/11/2023

September 2022 Update: Since 28 September 2022 separating de facto spouses in Western Australia have been able to “split” their respective superannuation entitlements and include the “transfer” of superannuation as part of their overall family law property settlement. Historically, the inability of separated de facto couples in Western Australia to split their superannuation interests frequently … Continue reading “Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Spouses in Western Australia”

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3 Things You Need To Know About De Facto Relationship Law

Milos Supljeglav

Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Posted on 19/04/2017, Last Updated on 20/03/2019

There are a lot of misconceptions about de facto relationships, especially when it comes to what happens when a de facto couple separates. In fact, many de facto couples themselves don’t even know where they stand legally. That’s why it’s important to find out sooner rather than later in the event of a separation. Here … Continue reading “3 Things You Need To Know About De Facto Relationship Law”

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De Facto Relationship Law – Is My Partner Entitled To Half The House?

Milos Supljeglav

Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Posted on 11/04/2017, Last Updated on 04/07/2019

Believe it or not, Family Lawyers are actually human and often partake in a drink or two at their local watering hole. Whilst participating in such a favoured past time, I am often brought into and/or overhear conversations about the legal status and implications of de facto relationships in Australia. During the course of those … Continue reading “De Facto Relationship Law – Is My Partner Entitled To Half The House?”

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