Do de facto couples have the same legal rights as married couples in Australia? It’s one of the most common questions people ask when separating — and one of the biggest myths in family law. In this episode of The Divorce Collective Podcast, Dannielle Young explains: • What legally defines a de facto relationship • Whether de facto couples can access property settlement, superannuation splitting, and spousal maintenance • The key requirements that must be met • Why parenting and children’s ...