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Disregarding of spent agreements in proceedings to adjust property rights or for maintenance orders

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Part 3Cohabitation agreements and separation agreements

47 Disregarding of spent agreements in proceedings to adjust property rights or for maintenance orders

On an application by a de facto partner for an order under Part 2,

Division 3 or 5, a court is not required to give effect to the terms of a cohabitation agreement or separation agreement entered into by that partner if the court is of the opinion:

(a)

that the de facto partners have, by their words or conduct, revoked the agreement or consented to its revocation; or

(b)

that the agreement has otherwise ceased to have effect.

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Section 47 — Disregarding of spent agreements in proceedings to adjust property rights or for maintenance orders — De Facto Relationships Act 1991 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI