McDonald and Lydell

In *McDonald and Lydell*, heard by Guest J, the dispute concerned financial matters between the parties, culminating in orders for payment and the dismissal of extant applications.

The court was required to determine the final distribution of assets and liabilities between the parties, including the payment of a significant sum by the respondents to the applicant, and the allocation of costs associated with various valuations and expert reports.

Guest J ordered the respondents to pay the applicant $225,000 by 15 March 2008. All interim orders and directions, including those relating to costs, were discharged. Furthermore, all pending applications and responses were dismissed, and the proceedings were removed from the list of cases awaiting hearing. The respondents were also ordered to bear the costs of the valuation of a specific property. Costs for further unpaid valuations and forensic reports were to be shared equally between the wife and the respondents, with certification for counsel.