Dwyer and Todd
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[2017] FCCA 41
•17 January 2017
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Dwyer and Todd [2017] FCCA 41
[2017] FCCA 41
17 January 2017
CaseChat Overview and Summary
This matter concerned property settlement proceedings between Ms Dwyer and Mr Todd, heard by Judge Mead. The dispute involved the division of assets, specifically addressing Mr Todd's superannuation interests and the repayment of monies advanced by Ms Dwyer's mother and stepfather.
The court was required to determine how Mr Todd's superannuation entitlement should be divided and to make orders regarding the repayment of financial assistance received by the parties. The court also needed to address the disposition of other personal property and the dismissal of any outstanding applications.
Judge Mead made orders for the division of Mr Todd's superannuation in accordance with the *Family Law Act 1975* and the *Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001*, specifying a splittable payment from the (omitted) Trust. The orders also stipulated the operative time for these superannuation arrangements and the necessary steps for serving the Trustee. Furthermore, Ms Dwyer was ordered to discharge monies advanced by her mother and stepfather, and to indemnify Mr Todd in respect of those advances and costs associated with the sale of a property. Each party was otherwise to retain personalty in their possession. All extant applications were dismissed.
The court was required to determine how Mr Todd's superannuation entitlement should be divided and to make orders regarding the repayment of financial assistance received by the parties. The court also needed to address the disposition of other personal property and the dismissal of any outstanding applications.
Judge Mead made orders for the division of Mr Todd's superannuation in accordance with the *Family Law Act 1975* and the *Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001*, specifying a splittable payment from the (omitted) Trust. The orders also stipulated the operative time for these superannuation arrangements and the necessary steps for serving the Trustee. Furthermore, Ms Dwyer was ordered to discharge monies advanced by her mother and stepfather, and to indemnify Mr Todd in respect of those advances and costs associated with the sale of a property. Each party was otherwise to retain personalty in their possession. All extant applications were dismissed.
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Family Law
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Equity & Trusts
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Remedies
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Statutory Construction
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Constructive Trust
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Dwyer and Todd [2017] FCCA 41
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