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<blockquote>Next you have to check that you're making your claim within the ''time limits'' set out in s. 198(2). Married spouses must bring their claims for the division of property and debt within two years of the date of their divorce or a declaration that their marriage is a nullity; unmarried spouses must bring their claims within two years of the date of their separation.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Next you have to check that you're making your claim within the ''time limits'' set out in s. 198(2). Married spouses must bring their claims for the division of property and debt within two years of the date of their divorce or a declaration that their marriage is a nullity; unmarried spouses must bring their claims within two years of the date of their separation.</blockquote> | ||
If you're outside the time limits, ''stop''. Talk to a lawyer about whether you're within the limitation period to ask for an interest in property under the common law relating to trusts and equity. | If you're outside the time limits, ''stop''. Talk to a lawyer to confirm that you're out of time and ask about whether you're within the limitation period to ask for an interest in property under the common law relating to trusts and equity. | ||
'''Step Four''' | '''Step Four''' | ||
