Relationship evidence
We may ask you to give us evidence to show you were in a relationship with your former partner or spouse. This is so we can assess your claim for the family violence provisions.
We understand it can be difficult to gather this information about your relationship. We will give you more time to submit these documents if you need it.
Types of evidence you could give us
Financial aspects of your relationship
- Household bills in both names
- Joint bank account statements
- Joint loan documents for major assets like homes, cars or major appliances
- Joint mortgage or lease documents
Household and domestic arrangements
- A statement about how you shared housework
- Household bills in both names
- Mail or emails addressed to you both
- Documents that show joint responsibility for children
- Documents that prove your living arrangements
Social aspects of your relationship
- Joint invitations or evidence you used to go out together
- Proof you had friends in common
- Proof you had told government, public or commercial bodies about your relationship
- Proof you did joint sporting, cultural or social activities together
- Proof you travelled together
Your commitment to each other
- Proof you have knowledge of each other’s background, family situation or other personal details
- Proof you did combine your personal matters
- The terms of your wills
- Proof you stayed in touch when apart
- Proof of day-to-day communication.
Find out more
Family violence provisions – Partner visa applicants
Family violence provisions – Secondary applicants
