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    3. Matrimonial instrument

    Matrimonial instrument

    Issued date
    11 October 2024

    May be an:

    • agreement registered or approved under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)
    • order of a court under the Family Law Act
    • instrument made under an agreement registered or approved under the Family Law Act
    • instrument made under an order of a court under the Family Law Act
    • instrument made after the start of a proceeding for the dissolution or annulment of a marriage.

    This instrument serves to transfer property owned by one party to a marriage to the other party (only).

    See section 420 of the Duties Act 2001 for a full definition.