When this Division applies—length of relationship etc
90SB When this Division applies—length of relationship etc
A court may make an order under section 90SE, 90SG or 90SM, or a declaration under section 90SL, in relation to a de facto relationship only if the court is satisfied:
that the period, or the total of the periods, of the de facto relationship is at least 2 years; or
that there is a child of the de facto relationship; or
that:
the party to the de facto relationship who applies for the order or declaration made substantial contributions of a kind mentioned in paragraph 90SM(4)(a), (b) or (c); and
a failure to make the order or declaration would result in serious injustice to the applicant; or
that the relationship is or was registered under a prescribed law of a State or Territory.
For child of a de facto relationship, see section 90RB.
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