DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS ACT 1994 (NO. 28 OF 1994) - SECT 15 Property orders

DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS ACT 1994 (NO. 28 OF 1994) - SECT 15

15. (1) On application by a party to a domestic relationship, a court may make an order adjusting the interests in the property of either or both of the parties that seems just and equitable to it having regard to—

        (a)     the nature and duration of the relationship;

        (b)     the financial or non-financial contributions made directly or indirectly by or on behalf of either or both of the parties to the acquisition, conservation or improvement of any of the property or financial resources of either or both of them;

        (c)     the contributions (including any in the capacity of home-maker or parent) made by either of the parties to the welfare of the other or any child of the parties;

        (d)     the matters referred to in subsection 19 (2), as far as they are relevant; and

        (e)     such other matters, if any, as the court considers relevant.

(2) A court may make an order under subsection (1) whether or not it has declared the title or rights of a party in respect of the property.