Do My Partner and I Need to Live Together to Prove a De Facto Relationship?
Do you need to live with your partner to establish a de facto relationship for Australian migration purposes? Not necessarily. Couples may live apart because of distance, work, study, cultural or religious expectations or other circumstances. What matters is whether the relationship meets the relevant visa requirements and can be supported by appropriate evidence.
Can I Apply for an Australian Partner Visa If My Partner Is Still Legally Married to Someone Else?
Being legally married to someone else does not necessarily mean that a person cannot establish a genuine relationship with a new partner for Australian migration purposes.
The circumstances surrounding the previous relationship need to be understood and, where relevant, supported by evidence. At the same time, the new relationship must satisfy the applicable requirements and be supported by evidence demonstrating that it is genuine and continuing.