Sample: We decided to move in together after having dated for XXXX

months/years. He/She has met my family after XXX months for the
first time at my birthday. He/she was immediately accepted and
welcomed into my family. He/She has been there for me when I was
struggling to find a job and has supported me both financially and
emotionally….. This part might be longer than the others for some
couples

Sample: XXX is usually the one to do the dishes while I am in charge

of vacuum cleaning. When it comes to grocery shopping, that's
something we do together most of the time as we decide on what we
will have to get for the upcoming week. We also both look after my
partner's dog and take turns on walking him or go for walks together
when time allows so (most often on the weekends).

inancial Aspect: Details of any shared financial and other

responsibilities you both took on

Grocery shops, gyms, clubs shared accounts in any form can be useful
etc. Provide proof such as bills (addressed to both of you), bank
account details, maybe emails to your real estate agents or bank.

Sample: XXX and I share financial responsibilities for our

rent/apartment/loan. We also share our grocery and utility bills. We go
grocery shopping on a regular basis and we use our joint bank
account to pay for those bills and other utilities such as gas and
electricity bills.

Social Aspect: Details of family and social events with friends and
relatives
List as many events as possible with dates that he/she has been in
constant contact with the people closest to you, times where he/she
has assisted with family or friend issues that helped strengthen the
bond between you both).

Sample: We visit each other's families as often as we can and we

spent all big events such as birthdays or Christmas at either his/her
parents place or we meet with my friends/family. He/she is very
comfortable around my family and they have accepted him/her as a
family member so have all my close friends.

etails of how one partner is supportive of the other partner’s lifestyle

choices, social activities, sporting and recreational activities, friends
and family.

List hobbies or sports that you know that he/she enjoys and detail
how you have supported or assisted in his/her choices.

Sample: We both like to go to the gym and do so together regularly.

Given that I have a background in Personal Training, I often support
him/her in regards to exercises and or dietary decisions. After
activities we enjoy doing together is just having a nice dinner and
watching a good movie in our living room. We try to balance it out
when it comes to who does the dishes what time and/or cleaning up
afterwards.

Any periods of separation ?

Here you can write about the reasons for being separated, such as :
was there a sick parent back at home? Work opportunities? If you
have been separate for long periods then make sure to mention that.

Sample: While I was finishing my studies in XXXX (name the country),

I was not able to move to Australia, which is why X and I lived
separately for XXX months/years. During that time I visited him/her
multiple times and vice versa. When I graduated from University, I was
able to to move in with him/her. During that time we kept daily contact
through numerous skype calls, phone calls, whatsapp messages and
facebook messages.

Future Commitment: Details of how you intend to live together (if you
haven't moved in together already).

Be very specific and detailed, how you have come to the decision,
what it means for you both, why this country and not the other one,
have you got a house in mind, what is the realistic plan? Again, later
you will be able to attach evidence such as emails with realtors, real
estate visits etc. to support your statement.

Sample: When I move to Australia, XX and I plan to live together in

XXX (city, suburb). We have organised our finances accordingly and
are actively looking for houses/rentals already. We're discussing the
size of the apartment, the rent and the location and making sure we
both agree on all these major factors

Details of your commitment to each other

Future possible marriage plans if not already married, having children,

family involvement, what is your 10 year plan? Be long term on
everything.

Sample: X and I are committed to a shared life with each other to the
exclusion of all others. We have combined our personal affairs and
have also made each other beneficiaries of each others
superannuation account. We further plan to get married/have kids
when the time is right (financially stable, settled down, etc.)