Poulsen & Poulsen
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[2017] FamCA 387
•2 June 2017
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Poulsen & Poulsen [2017] FamCA 387
[2017] FamCA 387
2 June 2017
CaseChat Overview and Summary
In *Poulsen & Poulsen*, the wife sought to receive $400,000 from the proceeds of sale of the former matrimonial home. A company in liquidation was joined as a respondent to the proceedings. The wife's application for this sum was dismissed.
The court was required to determine whether the wife was entitled to the $400,000 from the proceeds of sale, and to make orders regarding the remaining balance of those proceeds. The court also considered the husband's obligation to disclose documents relating to the payment of fees to solicitors and accountants.
Carew J dismissed the wife's application for $400,000 from the proceeds of sale. The court ordered that the remaining balance of the proceeds of sale be held in a solicitor's trust account pending further orders. The husband was also ordered to disclose documents pertaining to the payment of fees to solicitors and accountants.
The court was required to determine whether the wife was entitled to the $400,000 from the proceeds of sale, and to make orders regarding the remaining balance of those proceeds. The court also considered the husband's obligation to disclose documents relating to the payment of fees to solicitors and accountants.
Carew J dismissed the wife's application for $400,000 from the proceeds of sale. The court ordered that the remaining balance of the proceeds of sale be held in a solicitor's trust account pending further orders. The husband was also ordered to disclose documents pertaining to the payment of fees to solicitors and accountants.
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Family Law
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Insolvency
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Civil Procedure
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Poulsen & Poulsen [2017] FamCA 387
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