Keach and Keach & Ors (No 2)

The case of *Keach and Keach & Ors (No 2)* concerned a property settlement dispute between a husband and wife, heard by Strickland J. The proceedings involved applications relating to property division, spousal maintenance, and child support.

The court was required to determine the just and equitable distribution of the parties' assets and liabilities, considering various applications made by the wife, including those for spousal maintenance and a departure from the administrative assessment of child support. The wife also sought orders under section 106B of the *Family Law Act 1975* and for the husband to pay education expenses for the children.

Strickland J made final orders that, except for a specific payment of $362,129.00 to be made by the husband to the wife's solicitors within 42 days, each party was solely entitled to the assets in their respective names. The wife's applications for spousal maintenance and for a departure from the child support assessment were dismissed. By consent, the wife's applications under section 106B of the *Family Law Act 1975* were also dismissed. Interim spousal maintenance orders were discharged, and injunctions were varied to facilitate the husband's compliance with the primary payment order. Provisions were made for interest and the sale of shares in N Ltd in the event of the husband's non-compliance with the payment order. The court also set out a detailed process for any applications concerning costs.