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At Ferrall & Co. Lawyers, Legal Practitioner Director Rowena Ferrall draws on her legal experience since 2004 to help clients understand their rights when a de facto relationship ends. Under Australian family law, a de facto relationship generally involves two people living together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis, without being married to each other. From our Caloundra office, we assist clients with property settlements, superannuation, financial agreements and disputes about whether a de facto relationship legally existed. Whether you contributed to a home owned by your former partner, have shared business interests or disagree about how property should be divided, Rowena and her team can assess your circumstances and explain the legal options available to you.
We assist de facto couples with property settlements in Queensland.
Led by Rowena Ferrall, our team helps people understand their legal position after the breakdown of a de facto relationship. From our Caloundra office, we advise clients on property division, superannuation, financial agreements, parenting matters and disputes about whether a de facto relationship legally existed. Every relationship is different, so the right approach depends on the history of the relationship, the contributions made by each person and what needs to be resolved after separation.
Rowena Ferrall and the team can help with:
At Ferrall & Co. Lawyers, we believe that understanding your circumstances is the first step towards resolving a de facto relationship dispute. Legal Practitioner Director Rowena Ferrall has practised law since 2004, with a background in general litigation across Queensland. Since establishing the firm in Caloundra in 2017, Rowena has helped clients navigate family law matters, including property settlements and relationship disputes. Whether your former partner disputes the existence of your relationship, assets are held in one person’s name, or you disagree about financial contributions, our team can assess the legal issues and explain your options. We focus on clear advice, practical negotiations and court representation where necessary, helping you make informed decisions about your financial future.
De Facto Relationships
Under Australian family law, a de facto relationship generally involves two people who are not married or related by family and who live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis. Factors such as the length of the relationship, living arrangements, finances, property, children and commitment to a shared life may also be considered.
Resolving your property settlement by consent can be both a fast and cost-effective way of finalising your financial relationship with your de facto partner. We offer fixed fee initial consultations for these types of matters and often offer fixed fee agreements throughout property settlements.
By working with a local lawyer, such as Ferrall & Co. Lawyers, you can benefit from our knowledge of local laws and court procedures, improving your case management’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Property settlement for de facto couples can involve real estate, savings, superannuation, debts, businesses and other financial interests. The outcome depends on the circumstances of the relationship and the parties.
In many cases, an application for property settlement following the breakdown of a de facto relationship must be made within two years of separation. Legal advice should be sought if that period is approaching or has already passed.
Whether a de facto relationship existed can depend on a range of factors, including the length of the relationship, living arrangements, finances, mutual commitment and whether there are children. A lawyer can help assess what evidence may be relevant.
De facto couples can have rights and obligations under the Family Law Act, but the exact position depends on whether the relationship meets the legal requirements and the circumstances of the matter.
