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Time limits most commonly missed in relation to family law.

Index of more limitation periods by area of law/topic
Action Time limit Legislation Extension availability
Action
Property settlement
Time limit
12 months from the date of a court order or a decree takes effect.
Legislation
S.44(3) and s. 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)
Extension availability
Can be extended by leave of the court or consent of the parties. See s.44(3) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)

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