King and King and Anor

In the matter of *King and King and Anor*, Cronin J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications relating to parenting and financial issues between the husband and wife, and also involving a second respondent. The proceedings concerned the living arrangements for the three children of the marriage, spousal maintenance, and the division of financial assets, including those held by a company.

The court was required to determine the interim living arrangements for the children, the quantum and duration of spousal maintenance, and to make orders restraining the husband from dealing with certain assets pending the final resolution of financial matters. Additionally, the court needed to address the disposition of outstanding applications concerning parenting and financial issues, and to ensure that parties were aware of their obligations and the consequences of contravening the court's orders.

Cronin J made several interim orders. The children were ordered to live with the wife until further order. The husband was directed to pay spousal maintenance of $475 per week to the wife. Crucially, the husband was restrained from encumbering, selling, or otherwise dealing with his interest in the Suburb H property, and from dealing with, encumbering, or disposing of any assets of A Pty Ltd, except in the ordinary course of business or with the wife's written consent. Parenting and financial issues were adjourned to future dates for determination, with specific timelines set for the filing and service of further affidavit material and amended applications by both parties. Orders were also made by consent in accordance with minutes of proposed orders between the wife and the second respondent.