Picote and Destin

In the matter of *Picote and Destin*, Brown J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for final property orders filed by the husband. The proceedings involved a dispute between the parties concerning their property.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the husband's application for final property orders. The Court was also required to determine the appropriate course of action regarding outstanding applications and the matter's status on the court's list.

Brown J dismissed the husband's application for final property orders. The Court further ordered that all extant applications, with the exception of any applications for costs, be dismissed. The proceedings were removed from the list of matters awaiting finalisation. The Court also made detailed directions regarding the filing and service of written submissions should any party seek costs, and determined that the matter reasonably required the attendance of counsel.