Darwish and Rajavi

In the matter of *Darwish and Rajavi*, heard by Judge Cassidy, the dispute concerned the division of matrimonial assets and liabilities between the husband and wife. The court was required to determine the respective entitlements of each party to their combined net matrimonial assets, which included the proceeds from the sale of a property, superannuation interests, and various other assets and debts.

The central legal issues before the court were the valuation and allocation of the parties' respective net matrimonial assets, including specific superannuation interests, motor vehicles, and bank debts. The court also had to address the division of household goods and chattels, the closure of a joint bank account, and the allocation of responsibility for personal liabilities and credit card debts. Furthermore, the court was required to make orders for the splitting of a superannuation interest pursuant to the *Family Law Act 1975* and associated regulations.

The court's reasoning involved the calculation of "Combined Net Matrimonial Assets" by totalling the net value of the wife's assets, the net value of the husband's assets, and the proceeds from the sale of a property. The wife was ultimately ordered to retain 55% of these combined assets, while the husband was to retain 45%. This division included specific orders for the splitting of the husband's superannuation interest in favour of the wife, as well as the allocation of various other assets and liabilities. The court also made detailed orders regarding the transfer of household goods and chattels and the responsibility for personal debts.