It will be an exceptional case where two people who have not lived in a common residence and have not made actual provision for their mutual support can be said to have been living together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis under s 32DA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 (Qld). An intention to live together in the future does not establish a de facto relationship. In assessing contributions under s 291 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld), a party's financial contribution to the acquisition of property should not be treated as 'dead money' having no bearing on the capital appreciation of that property; such an approach distorts the adjustment process contrary to the statutory scheme.
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