Buckle and Buckle

In the matter of *Buckle and Buckle*, Young J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning property orders. The dispute involved the husband's proposal to transfer his equity in the former matrimonial home to the sole name of his wife, a matter requiring notification to the Australian Taxation Office.

The primary legal issue before the Court was the appropriate procedure for dealing with a proposed transfer of property in the context of family law proceedings, particularly concerning the need for transparency and compliance with taxation laws. The Court was required to determine how to ensure that such a significant transaction was properly notified and understood by the relevant authorities.

Young J ordered that the further hearing of the application for final property orders by consent be adjourned. Crucially, the Court directed the husband, and his accountants, to provide full and proper notice to the Australian Taxation Office regarding the application and the proposed transfer of his equity in the former matrimonial home to his wife. The husband was also ordered to provide an affidavit to the Court evidencing compliance with this direction and to specifically inform the Australian Taxation Office of the adjourned hearing date. Liberty was reserved to any other party to apply to the Court.