Panders and Panders

In *Panders and Panders*, Loughnan J made orders concerning spousal maintenance, child support, and property occupation. The proceedings involved a husband and wife, with the court determining the financial obligations of the husband towards the wife and their children.

The court was required to determine the quantum and nature of spousal maintenance payable by the husband to the wife, as well as the amount and method of payment for child support. Additionally, the court considered the exclusive occupation of the family home and the use of a motor vehicle.

Loughnan J ordered the husband to pay the wife $600 per week by way of spousal maintenance, commencing within seven days and continuing weekly in advance. This maintenance included the husband meeting all mortgage and loan repayments, rates, utilities, and insurance for the family home, as well as all finance repayments, registration, insurance, maintenance, and repairs for a specified 4WD motor vehicle. The husband was also ordered to pay for the wife's private health insurance at a specified level. Furthermore, the husband was to pay $800 per week in child support for the two children, with payments to be made monthly in advance and varied annually according to the Consumer Price Index. Additional child-related expenses, including school fees and medical expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance, were also to be paid by the husband. By consent, the wife was granted sole and exclusive occupation of the family home, and sole use of the 4WD motor vehicle.