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Day: August 12, 2025

Is It a Loan or a Gift? How Family Contributions Affect Property Settlements After Separation

Is It a Loan or a Gift? How Family Contributions Affect Property Settlements After Separation When you and your ex-partner separate, how do you divide your property if one of you received a lump sum from your family during the relationship?

Learn how family contributions are treated in Australian property settlements after separation. Understand the legal difference between a loan and a gift and why it matters in divorce and asset division.