QALE & QALE

This matter concerned a property dispute between two parties, QALE and QALE, following a 16-year marriage. The parties commenced their relationship with no assets but had accumulated significant property by its conclusion. The wife sought to retain the matrimonial home for the benefit of their 13-year-old autistic son. The court was required to determine how the parties' accumulated property should be divided, considering their contributions and future needs, and specifically whether a superannuation split was appropriate.

In reaching its decision, the court found that the parties' contributions and future needs were equal. The court considered the wife's desire to retain the matrimonial home for the son's benefit. However, the court ultimately determined that it was just and equitable for each party to retain their respective superannuation entitlements, implying that the matrimonial home was not awarded solely to the wife.

The court ordered that the matter be adjourned for mention before Judge Burchardt on 25 March 2021 at 9:30 am.