Meng and Gong and Anor

In the matter of *Meng and Gong and Anor*, Forrest J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the wife concerning the former matrimonial home. The dispute involved the wife's right to occupy the property, which was owned by a company associated with the husband, and the husband's alleged actions to restrict her access.

The primary legal issues before the Court were whether the wife should be granted sole use and occupation of the former matrimonial home, and whether the second respondent company, through its directors, employees, and agents, should be restrained from interfering with her occupation. The Court also had to determine the procedural steps for the further conduct of the proceedings.

Forrest J applied section 114(1)(f) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to grant the wife sole use and occupation of the property. The Court also invoked section 90AF of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to direct the second respondent company to rescind its previous instructions to deactivate access to the property and to ensure the wife's sole use and exclusive occupation without interference. The Court adjourned the remaining applications for a future hearing and set out specific timelines for the filing and service of documents by the parties. Costs were reserved.