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In most circumstances, the property either or both spouses acquire during their relationship will be family property, but there are some important exceptions.  
In most circumstances, the property either or both spouses acquire during their relationship will be family property, but there are some important exceptions.  


===Family Property===
====Family Property====


Under s. 84(1) of the ''Family Law Act'', family property is the property owned by one or both spouses on the date of their separation, including any property bought after separation with family property. Section 84(2) give some examples of specific assets that are family property, including:
Under s. 84(1) of the ''Family Law Act'', family property is the property owned by one or both spouses on the date of their separation, including any property bought after separation with family property. Section 84(2) give some examples of specific assets that are family property, including: