Penfold and Penfold

In the matter of *Penfold and Penfold*, heard by Judge Brown, the dispute concerned interim property settlement and spousal maintenance orders. The wife was ordered to vacate the premises known as Property M by 4:00 pm on 28 December 2013.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim spousal maintenance and the date by which the wife was to vacate the matrimonial home. Additionally, the court addressed the procedural steps for a conciliation conference.

The court ordered that upon the wife providing written proof of securing alternative residential premises, the husband was to pay her $3,000 by way of urgent spousal maintenance. The parties were directed to attend a conciliation conference on 28 March 2014, with the applicant responsible for the conference fee, failing which the conference would be vacated and the matter listed for mention. Further consideration of the matter was adjourned to 15 April 2014.