NUNN & MAYFIELD

In the matter of *Nunn & Mayfield*, heard before Harper J, the parties sought final property distribution orders. The dispute concerned the division of assets acquired by the parties both during and after their marriage, with the court applying a two-pool approach to its considerations.

The central legal issues before the court were the appropriate division of the parties' assets, taking into account their respective contributions throughout the relationship and post-separation. The court was required to assess the significance of the husband's initial and ongoing financial contributions, as well as the impact of the parties' unsuccessful attempts at IVF during the marriage on the overall property settlement.

Harper J's reasoning focused on the principles of property adjustment under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The court acknowledged the husband's substantial initial contributions and his greater financial contributions throughout the marriage. While the IVF cycles were noted as a significant undertaking for the parties, the court's ultimate determination of the property division was primarily guided by the financial contributions and the overall circumstances of the parties. The court ordered a division of the property.