Burge & Burge

In the matter of *Burge & Burge*, the parties sought orders from Kent J of the Family Court of Australia. The dispute concerned the division of property and the resolution of financial matters between the husband and wife. The parties presented a document titled "Minutes of Consent" to the court, indicating an agreement had been reached.

The court was required to determine the terms of the consent orders and to dismiss any outstanding applications. Additionally, the court needed to make orders regarding the costs associated with a witness, Mr B, who was to give oral evidence at trial.

Kent J, by consent of the parties, made orders reflecting the terms of the Minutes of Consent. These orders stipulated that the wife would retain specific assets, including the balance of proceeds from the sale of the former matrimonial home, her superannuation interest, personal effects, furniture, household goods, motor vehicle, and all accounts in her name. Similarly, the husband was to retain his personal effects, furniture, household goods, motor vehicle, and all accounts in his name. Each party was also to be solely responsible for any liabilities in their respective names. Furthermore, the parties were ordered to share equally the fee for Mr B's attendance to give oral evidence, and all outstanding applications were dismissed. The Minutes of Consent were directed to remain on the court file.