What is a matrimonial instrument
420 What is a matrimonial instrument
An instrument mentioned in subsection (2) that provides for the transfer of matrimonial property from 1 party to a marriage to only the other party to the marriage is a matrimonial instrument on the dissolution or annulment of the marriage.
For subsection (1), the instruments are the following—
an agreement registered or approved under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth);
an order of a court under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth);
an instrument made under an instrument mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);
an instrument made after the start of a proceeding for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage.
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