A significant relationship under the Relationships Act 2003 (Tas) ceases when one party withdraws consent to the relationship and acts on that decision, even if the other party has not accepted the separation and reconciliation remains a possibility. The indicia of the relationship under s 4(3) must be assessed at the critical date. Where the sole beneficiary on intestacy is a minor child, a parent of the deceased has standing to bring contentious proceedings for letters of administration.
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