Goggin and Goggin

In *Goggin and Goggin*, the wife sought orders for costs against the husband following proceedings in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute concerned the division of matrimonial property and ancillary relief.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the wife should be awarded costs against the husband, and if so, to what extent. This involved considering the conduct of the parties during the litigation and the overall merits of the case in determining the appropriate cost order.

Fowler J determined that a costs order in favour of the wife was warranted, ordering the husband to pay one half of the wife's costs. This decision was based on an assessment of the parties' conduct throughout the proceedings. The payment of these costs was specifically linked to the settlement of the sale of the former matrimonial home.