Arden & Arden

In the matter of *Arden & Arden*, Ms Arden sought orders against Mr Arden in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute concerned spousal maintenance.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim orders for spousal maintenance, both as a lump sum and periodically, pending the final hearing of the financial proceedings between the parties.

Morley J ordered that the Husband pay to the Wife a lump sum of $25,000 within 14 days, with its characterisation and treatment to be determined at the final hearing. Additionally, the Husband was ordered to pay periodic spousal maintenance of $1,300 per week, with the first payment to be made on an arrears basis on 27 May 2021. The proceedings were listed for a call-over for trial directions and the allocation of a compliance check date in 2022.