Section 81 — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

In proceedings under this Part, other than proceedings under section 78 or proceedings with respect to maintenance payable during the subsistence of a marriage, the court shall, as far as practicable, make such orders as will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties to the marriage and avoid further proceedings between them.

Related sections

• s 79H — Notifying court about bankruptcy etc.
• s 79J — Notifying non‑bankrupt spouse about application under section 139A of the Bankruptcy Act 1966
• s 80 — General powers of court
• s 82 — Cessation of spousal maintenance orders
• s 83 — Modification of spousal maintenance orders
• s 85A — Ante‑nuptial and post‑nuptial settlements

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