Huxley and Morris (No 2)

In *Huxley and Morris (No 2)*, Stevenson J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the property settlement and child support between the de facto husband (respondent) and de facto wife (applicant). The dispute involved the division of assets and liabilities, including real estate, and a claim for child support departure.

The court was required to determine the appropriate property adjustment between the parties, considering their de facto relationship and the assets and liabilities involved. Additionally, the court had to consider the applicant's application for a departure from the standard child support assessment, and whether such a departure was warranted.

Stevenson J ordered the respondent to pay a principal sum of $1,392,130 to the applicant by way of instalments, secured by restrictions on the sale or encumbrance of specific parcels of real estate owned by the respondent. The applicant was also ordered to withdraw a previously registered court notification from certain certificates of title. Furthermore, the respondent was directed to ensure the Morris Trust indemnified the applicant for all liabilities to the trust. The court dismissed the applicant's claims for child support departure, without prejudice to her right to seek an administrative review under the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989* (Cth). Liberty to apply was granted to the parties regarding the implementation of these orders.