Auden and Auden (No. 2)

In *Auden and Auden (No. 2)*, the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the wife concerning financial matters. The dispute involved the wife's claim for a payment of $2,000,000 from funds held in the name of Mr. Auden.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to make orders, with the consent of the wife and the second respondent, for the payment of $2,000,000 from Mr. Auden's funds. This involved determining the appropriate mechanism to effectuate such a payment, particularly in circumstances where Mr. Auden was the respondent.

Hannam J, applying section 106A of the *Family Law Act 1975*, appointed a Registrar of the Family Court of Australia to execute any necessary instruments and sign documents in Mr. Auden's name. This was to give validity and effect to the payment of $2,000,000 from the G Trust Account to an account directed by the wife. The court also noted the wife's application for costs, which was adjourned to the final hearing.