Duncan and Duncan (No.3)

In *Duncan and Duncan (No.3)*, the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the husband for costs. The wife sought costs in accordance with Chapter 19 of the *Family Law Rules 2004*.

The central legal issue before the court was the husband's liability for the wife's costs.

Judge O’Sullivan ordered that the husband pay the costs of the wife in accordance with Chapter 19 of the *Family Law Rules 2004*. In default of agreement between the parties as to the quantum of those costs, they were to be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Part 19 of the *Family Law Rules*.