Lane and Lane

In the matter of *Lane and Lane*, heard by Judge Brown, the dispute concerned the final division of property between the parties. Following the sale of the former matrimonial home, a sum of $132,000 was ordered to be paid by the husband to the wife. The proceedings also addressed the wife's application for costs.

The court was required to determine the quantum of the final property settlement and whether costs should be awarded to the wife. The primary issue revolved around the equitable distribution of assets under section 79(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*.

Judge Brown ordered the husband to pay the wife $132,000 within sixty days, in addition to sums already received from the sale of the former matrimonial home. The court also established a timeline for the parties to file written submissions regarding the wife's application for costs, with the husband to respond to any such application. Apart from the costs issue, the proceedings were dismissed.