| EngagedEngaged | |
| You are engaged or will be. You are intending to marry and there is no impediment to Marriage under Australian law. |
| DefactoDefacto | |
| You have been living together continuously for 12 months or longer If not, you will need further advice from our RMA |
| MarriedMarried | |
| You are married by Australian law or in a country where Australia recognises marriage law |
| This Relation is not so simpleThis Relation is not so simple | |
| There are any number of complex situations and you will have to ask advice. NOTE—same sex relationships are treated under de facto as are married people not divorced and now living with someone else |



