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Evelyn & Kozel [2025] FedCFamC1A 171

Limitation dates in property matters

Missing a limitation date can be fatal and such enquiries should be foremost in one’s mind when taking initial instructions. If the parties were married then whether or not they are divorced is important but the length of the separation not so much. However, if the parties were in a de facto relationship the date of separation is most important. If the client is close to, or even later than, the two-year separation period then it is

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Evelyn & Kozel [2025] FedCFamC1A 171

Limitation dates in property matters

Missing a limitation date can be fatal and such enquiries should be foremost in one’s mind when taking initial instructions. If the parties were married then whether or not they are divorced is important but the length of the separation not so much. However, if the parties were in a de facto relationship the date of separation is most important. If the client is close to, or even later than, the two-year separation period then it is

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