Section 90SB — Family Law Act 1975: When this Division applies—length of relationship etc.

A court may make an order under section 90SE, 90SG or 90SM, or a declaration under section 90SL, in relation to a de facto relationship only if the court is satisfied: (a) that the period, or the total of the periods, of the de facto relationship is at least 2 years; or (b) that there is a child of the de facto relationship; or (c) that: (i) the party to the de facto relationship who applies for the order or declaration made substantial contributions of a kind mentioned in paragraph 90SM(4)(a), (b) or (c); and (ii) a failure to make the order or declaration would result in serious injustice to the applicant; or (d) that the relationship is or was registered under a prescribed law of a State or Territory. Note: For child of a de facto relationship, see section 90RB.