When a de facto couple with children separates, they often face important legal decisions about child custody, parenting arrangements, child support, and property settlement.
In short, yes, you can sell property before finalising your divorce and property settlement. If you sell property before the settlement, the proceeds from the sale become part of the asset pool and are divided accordingly.
Beyond the immediate emotional and physical harm caused to victims, the Australian legal system imposes various punishments aimed at deterring and addressing this type of abuse.