COURTNAY & COURTNAY

In the matter of *Courtnay & Courtnay*, Judge Coates of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia determined a dispute concerning the division of matrimonial property and superannuation following a long marriage. The central disagreement revolved around the parties' respective contributions and the usage of their jointly held assets.

The court was tasked with determining the appropriate division of the parties' combined property pool, considering their contributions to the marriage and their future needs. Specifically, the court had to assess how to allocate the matrimonial property and superannuation entitlements between the wife and the husband to achieve a just and equitable outcome.

Judge Coates ordered a division of the matrimonial property and superannuation pool, allocating sixty-five percent to the wife and thirty-five percent to the husband. This division was to be effected by the distribution of net sale proceeds from a trust account, taking into account all other assets. The orders further detailed the specific assets to be retained by each party, including motor vehicles, jewellery, funds, furniture, and superannuation holdings, with provisions for the execution of necessary documents to give effect to the orders.