Deane and Deane

In *Deane and Deane*, heard by Judge Altobelli, the dispute concerned the division of property between a husband and wife. The court was required to make orders regarding the distribution of assets, including superannuation entitlements and jointly held bank accounts, and to address the execution of necessary legal instruments.

The primary legal issue before the court was how to effect a just and equitable division of the parties' property, specifically addressing the wife's entitlement to a portion of the husband's superannuation and the distribution of other assets and liabilities. The court also considered the mechanism for ensuring compliance with its orders, including the appointment of the Registrar to execute documents if necessary.

Judge Altobelli made orders that, from an operative time four business days after service on the trustee, the wife was entitled to a base amount of $86,000 from the husband's superannuation, with a corresponding reduction in his entitlement. The court further ordered that the parties forthwith pay to the wife the entire sale proceeds of any moneys held by them jointly or on their behalf with a specified bank. The orders also stipulated that each party would be solely entitled to other property in their possession, solely liable for liabilities encumbering that property, and solely liable for debts standing in their name, unless otherwise specified. The Registrar was appointed pursuant to s.106A of the *Family Law Act 1975* to execute any necessary deeds or instruments if a party refused or neglected to do so. Liberty was granted to the parties to relist the matter for implementation and enforcement.