Married people have been legally married, either by a civil ceremony performed by a marriage commissioner or in a religious ceremony performed by a religious official, and are "spouses" under the ''[[Family Law Act]]''. Married spouses who go to court are entitled to ask for orders under the ''Family Law Act'' about the division of property and debt, spousal support, and, if they have children, orders about parenting arrangements and contact.

#they've lived together in a marriage-like relationship for two years, or