FARMER & KILLEN

In the matter of *Farmer & Killen*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia considered a dispute concerning the adjustment of property between the parties.

The central legal issue before the court was whether any orders for the adjustment of property between the parties were warranted.

Benjamin J determined that no orders for property adjustment should be made. The court dismissed all outstanding applications before it and directed the return of all subpoenaed documents and exhibits to their original custodians. Furthermore, the court certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel to attend the proceedings, pursuant to Rule 19.50 of the Family Law Rules 2004.