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In law and government, de facto ( day FAK-toh, dee -⁠; Latin: dē factō pronounced [deː ˈfaktoː], "in fact") describes practices that exist in reality, even though they are not officially recognized by laws. It is commonly used to refer to what happens in practice, in contrast with de jure ("by law"), which refers to things that happen according to law.

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    WA Defacto Separation Property

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    QLD Name on land mortgage but not on land deeds, Defacto split. My rights?

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    QLD What are my rights with land that I am paying for in Defacto split.

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    VIC Family excluding Defacto after death

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    VIC Defacto separation and financial agreements.

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