Cook and Cook (No 7)

In *Cook and Cook (No 7)*, Young J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the husband concerning financial matters in divorce proceedings. The dispute centred on the husband's obligation to pay a specific sum to the wife's solicitors.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the husband should be ordered to pay a sum of $28,500 to the wife's solicitors within a specified timeframe, and what consequences should follow in the event of default.

The court ordered that the husband pay the sum of $28,500 to the solicitors for the wife within sixty days. In the event of default, interest was to be paid on any outstanding amount at the rate prescribed by Rule 17.03 of the Family Law Rules 2004, calculated quarterly in arrears.