Friedrich and Harvey

Case

[2016] FCCA 123

24 March 2016


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Friedrich and Harvey [2016] FCCA 123 [2016] FCCA 123 24 March 2016

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the matter of *Friedrich and Harvey*, heard before Judge Altobelli, the dispute concerned the division of property between the parties. The court was tasked with determining how to distribute funds held on trust by RMB Lawyers and to allocate various household and other items between the Husband and Wife.

The central legal issues before the court were the equitable distribution of the parties' financial resources, specifically the monies held in trust, and the fair division of their tangible personal property. The court was required to apply principles of family law to achieve a just and equitable outcome regarding these assets.

Judge Altobelli ordered that the sum of $68,374 be paid to the Wife from the monies held on trust by RMB Lawyers, with the remaining balance to be paid to the Husband. Furthermore, each party was permitted to retain the household and other items currently in their possession or control. The court also stipulated a process for any applications for costs, requiring written submissions not exceeding 500 words to be filed and served within 14 days, with responsive submissions to follow within a further 14 days.
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

  • Equity & Trusts

Legal Concepts

  • Costs

  • Remedies

  • Constructive Trust

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Statutory Material Cited

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Bevan & Bevan [2013] FamCAFC 116
Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52
Vass & Vass [2015] FamCAFC 51