DUTIES ACT 2001 - SECT 420 What is a matrimonial instrument

DUTIES ACT 2001 - SECT 420

420 What is a matrimonial instrument

(1) An instrument mentioned in subsection (2) that provides for the transfer of matrimonial property from 1 party to a marriage to only the other party to the marriage is a
"matrimonial instrument" on the dissolution or annulment of the marriage.

(2) For subsection (1) , the instruments are the following—

(a) an agreement registered or approved under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth) ;

(b) an order of a court under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth) ;

(c) an instrument made under an instrument mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) ;

(d) an instrument made after the start of a proceeding for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage.