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PROPERTY LAW ACT 1974 - SECT 265 Meaning of separation agreement

PROPERTY LAW ACT 1974 - SECT 265

Meaning of separation agreement

265 Meaning of separation agreement

(1) A
"separation agreement" is an agreement—
(a) made by de facto partners—
(i) in contemplation of ending their de facto relationship; or
(ii) after their de facto relationship has ended; and
(b) dealing with all or some of the de facto partners’ financial matters.
(2) A
"separation agreement" includes a separation agreement varying a cohabitation agreement or separation agreement.
(3) It does not matter whether—
(a) a separation agreement is made before or after the commencement of this section; or
(b) there are other parties to a separation agreement; or
(c) a separation agreement deals with other matters.