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CurrentSpouses have legal capacity as if they were not married
Part 2Equality of status
Division 1General rule
4 Spouses have legal capacity as if they were not married
(1)
A married person:
(a)
has legal capacity for all purposes and in all respects as if that person were unmarried, and
(b)
has a legal personality that is independent, separate and distinct from that of the person’s spouse.
(2)
This section does not affect any specific laws in relation to a minor.
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