MEYVANS & KEMPTON

The parties in this matter, Meyvans and Kempton, sought declarations regarding the existence of a de facto relationship. The primary dispute concerned the credibility of the parties and the circumstances of their relationship, which were relevant to the court's determination under section 4AA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

The court was required to determine whether the parties had a de facto relationship, considering the factors outlined in section 4AA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This involved assessing the nature of their commitment to a shared life and the duration of their relationship, amongst other relevant circumstances.

Judge Howard considered the evidence presented by both parties, with credibility being a central issue. The court's reasoning, though not detailed in the provided text, would have involved an application of the statutory criteria to the facts as found. The court ultimately made orders directing the parties to propose final orders reflecting its reasons for judgment, with a timeframe for agreement or separate submissions to the court.