GALLEGO & MACKWETH

In the matter of GALLEGO & MACKWETH, Stevenson J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the division of property between a husband and wife. The dispute centred on the equitable distribution of assets and liabilities following the breakdown of the marriage.

The court was required to determine the ownership of various assets, including real property, superannuation entitlements, jewellery, furniture, motor vehicles, and other personal property and monies. Additionally, the court had to address the allocation of debts and liabilities between the parties.

Stevenson J ordered that the controlled monies held by AB Lawyers be paid to the wife. The court further declared the wife the sole owner of specific assets, including property at BC Street, her superannuation with the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme, and all personal property in her possession. Conversely, the husband was declared the sole owner of any real property registered in his name, along with other personal property in his possession. The wife was ordered to indemnify the husband for debts in her name, and the husband was ordered to indemnify the wife for debts in his name.