Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS ACT 1994 - SECT 17

If a party to proceedings under this division dies before the proceedings are completed and the proceedings are continued by or against the legal personal representative of the deceased party, a court may make an order under this division if it is of the opinion that—

        (a)     it would have adjusted interests in respect of the property but for the death; and

        (b)     despite the death, it is still appropriate to adjust those interests.