Horrigan & Horrigan (No.2)

This matter concerned property settlement orders made by Benjamin J in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The dispute involved the division of assets and liabilities between Mr Horrigan (the husband) and Ms Horrigan (the wife) following their separation.

The court was required to determine the specific allocation of various properties, including real estate, livestock, plant and equipment, motor vehicles, and financial assets, between the husband and wife. The orders also addressed the wife's right to recover personal belongings from a property and the husband's provision of certain new items. Furthermore, the court considered the duration of exclusive occupation of a property by the wife and the extension of a prior spouse maintenance order.

Benjamin J made detailed orders for the division of property, requiring the husband to pay a significant sum to the wife and to transfer specific assets to her, including the J Property, livestock, and various items of plant and equipment. Conversely, the wife was ordered to transfer certain assets to the husband, including the Z Property and the L Property, and to indemnify him against associated debts. The orders also stipulated the wife's exclusive occupation of the husband's house at the L Property for a limited period and extended a previous spouse maintenance order for ninety days. Liberty to apply was granted for a period of sixty days to resolve any disputes regarding property removal.