Hitchens and Mulbury

The parties to this matter were the wife and the husband, and the dispute concerned the division of their property and financial affairs. The decision was made by Guest J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders to finally resolve the financial and other relationships between the parties. This involved allocating various assets and liabilities, including real property, bank accounts, shares, vehicles, and superannuation interests, and addressing the parties' respective liabilities and indemnities. The court also considered an application by the wife for a change of name for the children.

The court made orders by consent, reflecting an agreement between the parties to finally determine their financial relationships and avoid further proceedings. The orders stipulated a payment from the wife to the husband, the transfer of property and interests in bank accounts and shares, and the respective liabilities of each party for certain debts and indemnities. The court also ordered the dismissal of all further extant applications by both parties and vacated a hearing date for an application concerning the children's names.