Abbas and Pesut

The matter of *Abbas and Pesut* came before Johnston JR in the Family Court of Australia. The proceedings concerned the division of property and the resolution of financial obligations between the parties following their separation.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders for the division of assets, including real property and a motor vehicle, and to address the refinancing of loans and the discharge of a mortgage. Further issues included the indemnification of one party by the other in relation to debts and outgoings associated with specific properties and a company, and the appointment of the Court's Registrars to execute documents if necessary.

Johnston JR made a series of orders concerning the financial settlement. The wife was ordered to pay a sum of money to the husband and to refinance loans into her sole name, discharging a mortgage on jointly held properties. The wife was also to indemnify the husband against all debts and outgoings related to these properties and a company. The husband was to deliver a specific motor vehicle to the wife. Provisions were made for the sale of a property if the wife failed to comply with the payment and refinancing orders, with the proceeds to be paid to the husband. Otherwise, each party was to retain property and superannuation in their possession. The court also appointed the Registrars to sign documents on behalf of a party who refused or neglected to do so, and stipulated that the orders would commence operation on 10 July 2009, with leave granted for parties to re-list for submissions regarding the form of the orders.