Same-sex… Same-rights
There is currently much debate in Australia about whether same sex couples ought be entitled to be married.
Whatever your views on the issue, the reality is that in Queensland, and other Australian States and Territories, same sex couples have the same rights as married couples in property settlement disputes.
Any same sex couple who have separated post 1st March, 2009 who can satisfy the relationship threshold test and geographical requirement can apply for the same relief as married couples under the Family Law Act with respect to division of their property and future payments of maintenance.
There are strict time limits which apply and if you have been in a same sex relationship which has broken down you should immediately seek out advice from a Solicitor specialising in the area of family law.
Phone (07) 5574 1888 if you need help from an accredited family law specialist.