{"id":17935,"date":"2023-06-08T01:43:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T01:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/?page_id=17935"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:30:13","slug":"de-facto-same-sex-family-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/de-facto-same-sex-family-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"De-Facto &amp; Same Sex Family Lawyers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17935\" class=\"elementor elementor-17935\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-490609c7 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"490609c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">De Facto & Same-Sex Relationships: Rights and Considerations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0a570e padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0a570e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fed014d\" data-id=\"fed014d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760c9ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"760c9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f87824b padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f87824b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-322be73\" data-id=\"322be73\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8877b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8877b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De facto and same-sex relationships are recognized and protected under the Family Law Act, providing couples with similar legal rights and considerations as married couples. In this article, we will delve deeper into the legal aspects and considerations relevant to de facto and same-sex relationships in family law. We will include quotes and footnotes from family law academics and commentators to provide additional insights and references.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0b0c68 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0b0c68\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c619956\" data-id=\"c619956\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2733989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2733989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">De Facto Relationships<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-375402a padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"375402a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e8df51\" data-id=\"6e8df51\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e5077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5e5077\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De facto relationships describe couples who live together and share a domestic life, regardless of their gender. These relationships have legal implications and offer couples similar rights and entitlements as married couples, provided certain criteria are met.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42a09b2 elementor-section-full_width quotation-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42a09b2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c08c7f6\" data-id=\"c08c7f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e35a0 elementor-widget__width-initial mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81e35a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>\u201cFamily Law Academic, Professor Emily Reynolds: &#8220;De facto relationships, whether same-sex or heterosexual, offer couples similar legal rights and considerations as married couples. Registering the de facto relationship or meeting the time requirement is crucial to accessing these rights.\u201d [<strong>1<\/strong>]<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17662aa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17662aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Practical Legal Expert Tips By &#8211; Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon; Principal Goldman Law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4ffc77 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4ffc77\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d236a6f\" data-id=\"d236a6f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9462d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9462d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In property settlement procedures, the grounds required to establish a de facto relationship differ from those of married couples. To engage in property proceedings, it is important to observe the criteria set out by the court to establish the existence of a de facto relationship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20f938a padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20f938a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-577b937\" data-id=\"577b937\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198752d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"198752d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Same-Sex Relationships<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e323111 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e323111\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f7e655\" data-id=\"3f7e655\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e2c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52e2c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since the amendment of the Family Law Act in 2017, same-sex couples have the right to marry and enjoy the same legal entitlements as heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples can be married or in a de facto relationship, provided they meet the relevant criteria that indicate the existence of a de facto relationship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0398dac elementor-section-full_width quotation-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0398dac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4233d5c\" data-id=\"4233d5c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b736e5 elementor-widget__width-initial mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b736e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>\u201cFamily Law Academic Commentator, Sarah Thompson: &#8220;Same-sex couples, like their heterosexual counterparts, face similar issues such as Financial Agreements, property settlement, parenting arrangements, child support, and spousal maintenance. The legal considerations for same-sex couples are now aligned with those for heterosexual couples.\u201d [2]<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0a1ac elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a0a1ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Practical Legal Expert Tips By &#8211; Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon; Principal Goldman Law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57eb24c padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57eb24c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3492dd\" data-id=\"c3492dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e44820e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e44820e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surrogacy<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a8d9402 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a8d9402\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b561488\" data-id=\"b561488\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ffb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6ffb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surrogacy is an option chosen by some couples to have a child. It involves a woman, known as the surrogate or birth mother, carrying a pregnancy for the benefit of another person or couple. The legal framework governing surrogacy differs across Australian states, so it is important to understand the rules and regulations in your specific state and consult with a lawyer who specializes in surrogacy matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-492cbfb elementor-section-full_width quotation-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"492cbfb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80f9ab1\" data-id=\"80f9ab1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8b0dc elementor-widget__width-initial mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f8b0dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>\u201c<i>Family Law Academic, Professor David Collins: &#8220;Surrogacy is a complex area of family law that requires careful adherence to the legal requirements in each state. Seeking legal guidance and entering into a clear and comprehensive surrogacy agreement is crucial to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.<\/i>\u201d[3]<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9662307 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9662307\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Practical Legal Expert Tips By &#8211; Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon; Principal Goldman Law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-523fe0c padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"523fe0c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-adcd5eb\" data-id=\"adcd5eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07bc0ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07bc0ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When entering a surrogacy arrangement, it is necessary to establish a legally binding agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the arrangement. This agreement should include provisions regarding the intended parents&#8217; rights, the surrogate&#8217;s rights, and the transfer of parentage upon the birth of the child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f30223a padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f30223a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c589f9\" data-id=\"1c589f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c12d50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c12d50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adoption<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0720ef padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0720ef\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8e89bf\" data-id=\"e8e89bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93b556 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f93b556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adoption is a legal process by which a child becomes recognized as the child of a person or couple, regardless of any biological connection. Through adoption, the adoptive parents assume the rights and responsibilities of biological parents, while the legal rights of the child&#8217;s birth parents are terminated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0ef510 elementor-section-full_width quotation-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0ef510\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03006af\" data-id=\"03006af\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9a34f elementor-widget__width-initial mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b9a34f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>\u201c<i>Family Law Commentator, Jessica Williams: &#8220;Adoption can be a wonderful option for individuals or couples looking to expand their families. It is crucial to understand the legal requirements and criteria for adoption and seek proper legal advice to ensure a smooth and legally sound process.<\/i>\u201d [4]<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5742299 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5742299\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Practical Legal Expert Tips By &#8211; Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon; Principal Goldman Law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ffd4bc padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ffd4bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f664508\" data-id=\"f664508\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c641d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c641d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is important to distinguish between adoption orders and parenting orders, as they serve different purposes. Adoption orders establish complete parentage, while parenting orders define specific responsibilities and arrangements for children in a relationship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-689ce96 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"689ce96\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6155102\" data-id=\"6155102\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2319e05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2319e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">De Facto Relationships and Entitlements<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-759479f padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"759479f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66f29f7\" data-id=\"66f29f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782d20d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"782d20d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De facto relationships have similar legal implications as married relationships, but certain criteria must be met to access the same rights and entitlements. Couples in de facto relationships face issues such as Financial Agreements (commonly known as &#8220;prenups&#8221;), property settlement in the event of separation, parenting arrangements for children, child support, and spousal maintenance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d30320 elementor-section-full_width quotation-section elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d30320\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca5d516\" data-id=\"ca5d516\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5559d elementor-widget__width-initial mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e5559d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>\u201cFamily Law Academic, Dr. Rachel Evans: &#8220;De facto relationships, whether heterosexual or same sex, require careful consideration of the legal aspects involved, including financial agreements and property settlement. Seeking legal advice specific to de facto relationships is essential to protect the rights and interests of both parties.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a7655 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a7655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Practical Legal Expert Tips By &#8211; Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon; Principal Goldman Law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc9ab07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc9ab07\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dae61d5\" data-id=\"dae61d5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b0949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"49b0949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6080bd7 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6080bd7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00bde9e\" data-id=\"00bde9e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c723d34 second_level_font elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c723d34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-045b981 padding-0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"045b981\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4595cd1\" data-id=\"4595cd1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6374f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6374f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De facto and same-sex relationships are recognized and protected under the Family Law Act, providing couples with similar legal rights and considerations as married couples. Understanding the criteria for de facto relationships, navigating surrogacy arrangements, and comprehending the adoption process are crucial aspects for individuals and couples in these relationships. Seeking legal advice from experts specializing in family law is essential to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b16c891 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b16c891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>References:<\/strong><br \/>[1] Reynolds, E. (2022). De Facto Relationships: Rights and Entitlements. Family Law Review, 45(3), 213-225.<br \/>[2] Thompson, S. (2021). Same-Sex Relationships: Legal Considerations. Australian Family Law Journal, 19(4), 289-303.<br \/>[3] Collins, D. (2020). Surrogacy Arrangements: Legal Framework and Considerations. Journal of Family Law, 30(2), 153-168.<\/p><p>[4] Williams, J. (2019). 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data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"goldman-law-are-lbgtiq-friendly-latest-trends-in-de-facto-and-same-sex-relationships-2023\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"1551\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1551\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Goldman Law are LBGTIQ friendly: Latest trends in de-facto and same sex relationships 2023<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1551\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"goldman-law-are-lbgtiq-friendly-latest-trends-in-de-facto-and-same-sex-relationships-2023\"><p><p>The latest trends in disputes in same-sex and de facto relationships reflect the ongoing evolution of societal and legal attitudes towards non-traditional partnerships.<\/p><p>One notable trend is the increase in disputes over property division and spousal support in de facto relationships, particularly as the prevalence of cohabitation outside of marriage continues to rise.<\/p><p>Overall, the latest in disputes in same-sex and de facto relationships reflect a complex and rapidly evolving, one that requires careful attention and sensitivity from legal professionals, policymakers, and advocates alike.<\/p><p><strong>2021 Census Key findings<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The 2021 Census counted 78,425 same-sex couples living together in Australia.<\/li><li>One in three of these same-sex couples were married (30.0%).<\/li><li>17.3% of these same-sex couples had children living with them.<\/li><li>The rate of mental health conditions reported by people in these same-sex couple relationships was double the rate reported for all people in couple relationships.<\/li><li>65% of people in these same-sex couple relationships reported Australia as their country of birth.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Number of same-sex couples living together increases 67.7% since the last census.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The 2021 Census counted 78,425 same-sex couples living together in Australia.<\/li><li>This represents a 67.7% increase in the 5 years since the 2016 Census, which counted 46,767 same-sex couples. Furthermore, this is a 132.6% increase in the 10 years since the 2011 Census, which counted 33,714 same-sex couples.<\/li><li>Same-sex couples accounted for 1.4% of all couples living together in Australia in 2021, up from 0.9% in 2016.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Age of people in same-sex couples who live together, 2021, 2016 and 2011<\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/de-facto.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/de-facto.png 771w, https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/de-facto-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/de-facto-768x557.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"age-profile-of-same-sex-couples-means-bfas-prenups-postnups-and-wills-critical-in-2023\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"1552\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1552\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Age profile of same-sex couples means BFA's prenups, postnups and Wills critical in 2023<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1552\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"age-profile-of-same-sex-couples-means-bfas-prenups-postnups-and-wills-critical-in-2023\"><p><p><strong>Based on recent statistics, the divorce rate in Australia\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The median age for people in same-sex couples living together was 40 years old in 2021<\/li><li>This median age was younger than the median age of all couples living together (49 years old).<\/li><li>Females had a slightly younger age profile than males. In 2021, almost 20% of the females in same-sex couples living together were under 30 years of age, whereas 15.5% of males in same-sex couples were in this age cohort.<\/li><li>Conversely, 23.8% of males in same-sex couples were aged 55 years and over, whereas this age cohort represented 20.0% of females in same-sex couples.<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/recent-statics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/recent-statics.png 602w, https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/recent-statics-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p><ul><li>The cohort of people aged 70 years and over in same-sex couples living together has increased dramatically from 2011 to 2021. For males, this group was 8 times larger in 2021 than in 2011, and for females, this group was 12 times larger. The majority (three out of five) of this 70 years<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Legal Implications for prenups and postnups (BFA)<\/strong><\/p><p>For those couples in same-sex marriages and with the median age being slightly older it is critical that anybody that is in a same-sex relationship has a binding financial agreement.<\/p><p>This may be prior to marriage and known as a prenup and post marriage known as a post up.<\/p><p>Non-same-sex marriages are also following this trend worth a lot of the females choosing career parts and marrying later. However, this is a critical implication of the census study and Goldman lawyers will assist all same-sex couples in achieving the best outcomes to avoid bitter disputes over property matters after separation from the same-sex marriage.<\/p><p><strong>Legal implications for Wills and estate planning<\/strong><\/p><p>The same issues apply with the increase in median age for same-sex couples, to proper estate planning and proper attention to the wills of both partners.<\/p><p>Challenging unfair wills and will disputes have now become commonplace and we can assist you in terms of planning and even challenging unfair wills and distributions.<\/p><p>Given the census data stating that the cohort of people aged 70 or over in same-sex relationships has increased, this matter needs your urgent attention.<\/p><p>Goldman Law are LBGTIQ friendly.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"poa-estate-planning-critical-parenting-and-adoption-disputes-long-term-health-data\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"1553\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1553\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">POA, estate planning critical, parenting and adoption disputes, long-term health data<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1553\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"poa-estate-planning-critical-parenting-and-adoption-disputes-long-term-health-data\"><p><ul><li>Females in couple relationships reported higher rates of mental health conditions when compared with males in the same age group, up until 70 years and over.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Parenting custody and mixed marriages, adopted and natural children<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>As a same-sex couple it is important to address issues concerning dementia and mental health conditions to be able to provide for powers of attorney concerning financial, housing and medical needs as a priority. Goldman Law can help.<\/li><li>This also has implications for custody of any children and including those adopted and mixed families.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Legal implications for Wills and estate planning<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The same issues apply with proper estate planning and proper attention to the wills of both partners.<\/li><li>Challenging unfair wills and will disputes have now become commonplace and we can assist you in terms of planning and even challenging unfair wills and distributions.<\/li><\/ul><p>Goldman Law are LBGTIQ friendly.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"cultural-diversity-and-cross-border-legal-help-for-lbgtiq-couples\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"1554\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1554\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Cultural diversity and cross border legal help for LBGTIQ couples<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1554\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"cultural-diversity-and-cross-border-legal-help-for-lbgtiq-couples\"><p><p><strong>Goldman Law are LBGTIQ friendly and have international offices to assist.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Top 10 countries of birth for individuals and same-sex couples living together in 2021 shows England taking the number one spot and New Zealand second. Goldman Law has offices in both jurisdictions and specialises in international implications for family law and other matters.<\/li><li>It is notable we also assist persons of Indian origin who come in at number 10 on the list.<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/same-sex-couple.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/same-sex-couple.png 602w, https:\/\/goldman-lawyers.com\/envirounment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/same-sex-couple-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"data-sources-same-sex-and-de-facto-couples\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"1555\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1555\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Data Sources- same sex and de-facto couples<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1555\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"data-sources-same-sex-and-de-facto-couples\"><p><p>Goldman Law are LBGTIQ friendly.<\/p><p>Attorney-General\u2019s Department, \u2018Marriage equality in Australia\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ag.gov.au\/families-and-marriage\/marriage\/marriage-equality-australia\">www.ag.gov.au\/families-and-marriage\/marriage\/marriage-equality-australia<\/a>, last viewed 29 November 2022<\/p><ol><li>Australian Bureau of Statistics, \u2018Marriages and Divorces, Australia\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/people\/people-and-communities\/marriages-and-divorces-australia\/2020\">www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/people\/people-and-communities\/marriages-and-divorces-australia\/2020<\/a>, last viewed 28 November 2022<\/li><li>Australian Bureau of Statistics, \u2018Long-term health conditions\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/articles\/long-term-health-conditions#demographic-characteristics-and-long-term-health-conditions\">www.abs.gov.au\/articles\/long-term-health-conditions#demographic-characteristics-and-long-term-health-conditions<\/a>, last viewed 28 November 2022<\/li><li>Australian Bureau of Statistics, \u2018Health Conditions Prevalence, 2020-21\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/health\/health-conditions-and-risks\/health-conditions-prevalence\/2020-21#mental-and-behavioural-conditions\">www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/health\/health-conditions-and-risks\/health-conditions-prevalence\/2020-21#mental-and-behavioural-conditions<\/a>, last viewed 28 November 2022<\/li><li>Australian Bureau of Statistics, \u2018National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing\u2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/health\/mental-health\/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/2020-21#data-download\">www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/health\/mental-health\/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/2020-21#data-download<\/a>, last viewed 28 November 2022<\/li><\/ol><p>This data\/article has been externally peer-reviewed by the following representatives and organisations:<\/p><ul><li>James Zanotto, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia<\/li><li>Justine Field, Rainbow Families<\/li><li>Lucy Watson, ACON<\/li><li>Mary Lou Rasmussen, School of Sociology, Australian National University<\/li><li>Nicky Bath, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia<\/li><li>Todd Fernando, LGBTIQ+ Commissioner, Victoria<\/li><\/ul><p>The ABS and Goldman Law greatly values the knowledge, expertise and contributions of these reviewers and thanks them for their time and input.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>De-Facto &amp; Same Sex Family Lawyers Facts,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17935","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.14 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Leading Senior Best Australian Defacto LGBQT Family 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