Kerrigan and Janes

In the matter of *Kerrigan and Janes*, Justice Macmillan of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia was required to determine the form of final property orders in a dispute between the parties. The proceedings concerned the division of assets following the breakdown of the relationship between Ms Kerrigan and Mr Janes.

The central legal issue before the Court was the precise wording and structure of the final property orders to be made. This involved considering how the agreed-upon division of assets should be formally documented and implemented by the Court, taking into account the practicalities of asset transfer and the finality of the orders.

Justice Macmillan's reasoning focused on ensuring the clarity and enforceability of the property settlement. The Court applied principles of family law concerning property division, aiming to create orders that were unambiguous and would effectively resolve the financial relationship between the parties. The judgment detailed the specific orders to be made, reflecting the Court's determination of the appropriate division.

Consequently, all extant applications for final orders were adjourned for mention before Justice Macmillan on 22 March 2018. This was to allow for submissions from the parties regarding the precise form of the final property orders as set out in the Court's reasons for judgment.