Is the law the same for married and de facto property settlements in NSW?

Yes, the law relating to property settlements is the same whether you are married or whether you are in a de facto relationship. An exception to this is if you were in a de facto relationship and you separated before 1 March 2009.

A de facto relationship can exist between two persons of different sexes. A de facto relationship can also exist between two persons of the same sex. A person can be in a de facto relationship even though they are legally married to someone else or they are in a de facto relationship with another person.