@cacophony Try to see if you can fit into <a href="https://www.aussizzgroup.com/blog/australian-de-facto-relationship-visa-requirements">de facto relationship</a> status:
<i class="Italic"><b class="Bold">What is a De Facto relationship according to Australian Law?</b>
According to Australian Family Law, a De Facto (meaning: in practice) relationship means:
The couple has lived together or apart only on a temporary basis
The partners have a reciprocal commitment to a shared life
The relationship is authentic and will continue in the future
The partners are not related
The couple must have been in the relationship for at least 12 months before applying for the visa
The partners are not legally married
The partners are not related to each other
<b class="Bold">Partners living together</b>
Living together is a part of some relationships. Here’s what you need to know:
The one-year relationship yardstick doesn’t require the partners to have lived together for the whole period of a year
The Australian authorities appreciate that you and your partner may have had to live apart for a period, due to work or family commitments.
Having said that, the couple has to prove that the separation was temporary, and that they had lived together at some point from the beginning of the relationship.
<b class="Bold">Evidence to prove De Facto Relationship</b>
Providing the Australian authorities with the history of your relationship is one way to do it. You will have to submit a signed relationship statement that will provide the authorities with all details.
Such a statement should cover:
Details of how, when and where you met your partner
How your relationship developed over time
Proof of commitment when it comes to supporting each other: emotionally, financially and physically
If there was a period of separation due to certain commitments, how you kept close contact even during that time
Your plans for the future as a pair.</i>