Crawford and Crawford

In the matter of *Crawford and Crawford*, Justice Ryan of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the division of property between the parties. The dispute involved the transfer of interests in real property, specifically a property known as the "M street unit," and a motor vehicle, as well as financial settlements between the husband and wife.

The court was required to determine the terms of the property settlement, including the transfer of ownership of the M street unit from the wife to the husband, a payment of $35,000 from the wife to the husband, and the discharge of a mortgage. Further issues included the payment of a sum of $1,490.82 with interest, and interest on a larger sum from a specified date until payment. The court also addressed the registration of a motor vehicle and the withdrawal of a caveat lodged by the husband on another property.

Justice Ryan ordered that the wife transfer her interest in the M street unit to the husband within eight weeks and pay him $35,000. Simultaneously, the husband was to discharge the Commonwealth Savings Bank mortgage. The wife was also ordered to pay the husband $1,490.82 with interest within six months, and further interest on the $36,490.82 sum. The husband was to indemnify the wife for outgoings and statutory charges on the M unit. The wife was to transfer ownership of a Toyota Hilux to the husband, and the husband was to withdraw a caveat on the J Street property, providing the necessary documents and funds for its registration upon the wife's compliance with earlier orders. The court also stipulated that a Registrar could execute documents on behalf of a defaulting party, and all outstanding applications were dismissed subject to any costs applications.