De Facto Property Division

Summary

In Queensland, de facto property division is governed by the Family Law Act 1975. You can apply for property settlement if you were in a de facto relationship for at least two years. The court considers both financial and non-financial contributions and future needs. Applications must be made within two years of the relationship ending. For finding specific cases, use resources like the AustLII website to search for relevant case law, focusing on Family Court or Federal Circuit Court cases in Queensland.

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De fact property division
Hi ****! In Queensland, de facto property division is governed by the Family Law Act *. Here are some key points:
- You can apply for property settlement if you were in a de facto relationship for at least two years.
- The court will consider contributions (financial and non-financial) and future needs.
- Applications must be made within two years of the relationship ending.
Could you share more details about your situation, such as the length of your relationship and any significant contributions made?
Find * Australian based cases from the last decade which detail short term (i.e., under 7 years) de facto property split matters in which one party contributed less to the house deposit than the other (for example $*,* party *, $*,* party *)
Hi ****! I can't search for specific cases, but I can guide you on how to find them:
- Check the AustLII website for case law databases.
- Search for "de facto property division" and filter by date and jurisdiction.
- Look for Family Court or Federal Circuit Court cases in Queensland.
Would you like more help on how to search?