DELRIO & JINDRA

This matter concerned an application by the Husband to set aside a Financial Agreement and for a declaration as to its validity. The Wife sought orders dismissing the Husband's application.

The primary legal issue before Judge Altobelli was whether the Financial Agreement was binding on the parties, or if it should be set aside. This required the Court to consider the circumstances under which a Financial Agreement, made under Part VIIIA of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), could be invalidated.

The Court dismissed the Husband's application to set aside the Financial Agreement and also dismissed the Wife's response to the Husband's amended application. The remaining orders sought by the Husband were stood over for further directions. The parties were to provide written submissions and evidence regarding any applications for costs.