Oliver and Oliver

In *Oliver and Oliver*, Cronin J made consent orders resolving a dispute between a husband and wife. The orders detailed a comprehensive division of property and financial responsibilities between the parties.

The court was required to determine the terms of the property settlement, including the transfer of real estate, vehicles, shareholdings, and other assets. The orders also addressed the refinancing of existing loans, the payment of a sum of money from the wife to the husband, and indemnities for various liabilities associated with the divided assets.

The court's reasoning was based on the consent of the parties, as evidenced by the detailed minutes of orders. The orders provided for the husband to transfer his interest in the matrimonial home to the wife, who was to refinance the associated mortgage and pay the husband $75,000. In return, the wife was to transfer her interest in an investment property, shareholdings, and several vehicles and a boat to the husband. The orders also specified which party would be solely responsible for certain other assets and liabilities, including bank accounts and superannuation. A specific provision was made for the sale of the home and the distribution of proceeds in the event of the wife defaulting on her obligations under order 3. The wife's application and the husband's response were dismissed. The court also made orders regarding costs, with liberty to apply for alteration of settlement dates.