Harvey and Harvey

In the matter of *Harvey and Harvey*, heard by Judge Henderson, the dispute concerned interim spousal maintenance and the valuation and division of assets. The orders indicate a complex property settlement process was underway, involving the parties and their children.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim spousal maintenance payable by the husband to the wife, and to establish a framework for the valuation and disclosure of disputed assets. The orders also mandated attendance at a Child Inclusive Conference and a Conciliation Conference, suggesting a focus on resolving matters with consideration for the children's welfare and through facilitated negotiation.

The court ordered the husband to pay $2,000 per week by way of interim spousal maintenance to the wife, commencing on 10 July 2015. Furthermore, the parties were directed to file a joint balance sheet by 16 October 2015. If agreement on asset values could not be reached, they were to jointly appoint a valuer to prepare a report by 9 October 2015. The parties were also ordered to attend a Child Inclusive Conference on 24 August 2015 and a Conciliation Conference on 20 October 2015, with the matter to be listed for further directions on 6 November 2015.