Australia de facto property settlement: what is the time limit?
For most eligible de facto financial/property applications, the Federal Circuit and Family Court says the application must be made within 2 years of the relationship breakdown. After that, court permission is generally required. Official source: FCFCOA. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/family-relationships
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