LANGHAM & LANGHAM

In the matter of *Langham & Langham*, Judge Middleton of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia determined property settlement orders between the husband and wife. The dispute concerned the division of various assets, including a motor vehicle, a caravan, a long service leave payment, and superannuation interests, as well as the winding up of a company and a superannuation fund.

The court was required to determine how the parties' property and liabilities should be divided, including the specific allocation of the motor vehicle and caravan, the distribution of a long service leave payment, and the splitting of the husband's superannuation interests. Further issues included the winding up of a business and a superannuation fund, and the indemnification of each party for their respective liabilities. The court also considered the mechanism for enforcing the orders should either party fail to comply.

The court applied principles of property settlement under the *Family Law Act 1975*, including provisions relating to superannuation splitting and the court's power to make orders for the division of property. The orders reflect a division of assets and liabilities, with specific directions for the transfer of property, payment of funds, and splitting of superannuation. The court also appointed the Registrar to execute documents on behalf of a defaulting party and ordered that each party indemnify the other for their respective liabilities.