You’re married or in a registered relationship

You may be independent if you are or were married, or in a registered relationship.

This includes if you are, or were, married under Australian law or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian lore.

You may need to give us proof that you are or have been married, or in a registered relationship. You may need to give us 1 of the following:

  • a marriage certificate
  • a statement confirming the marriage signed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander elder, responsible for cultural ceremonies
  • divorce papers
  • a document stating your relationship is registered under a law of the State or Territory.

Even if you’re divorced or no longer in a registered relationship, we’ll still consider you independent.

Page last updated: 10 December 2021.
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