Gemelli and Pullano (No 2)

In *Gemelli and Pullano (No 2)*, Benjamin J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered applications by Ms Gemelli for property settlement and spousal maintenance against Mr Pullano.

The court was required to determine whether Ms Gemelli had established a case for property settlement, particularly in light of a short marriage and her terminal illness, and whether she had met the threshold for spousal maintenance, considering Mr Pullano's capacity to pay.

Benjamin J dismissed Ms Gemelli's application for property settlement, finding that the contributions made by the parties did not warrant an adjustment in her favour, despite her terminal illness and the short duration of the marriage. Similarly, the application for spousal maintenance was dismissed as Ms Gemelli failed to satisfy the necessary threshold, and Mr Pullano demonstrated no capacity to meet such an order.

Consequently, the court dismissed Ms Gemelli's applications for property and maintenance orders, along with all other extant applications, save for costs. Directions were made regarding the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits, and it was certified that engaging counsel was reasonable.