Reece and Gilmore

In the matter of Reece and Gilmore, Bennett J of the Family Court of Australia made orders by consent between the parties. The dispute concerned access to and valuation of properties, specifically properties at B Street, C Town, and land in D Town, as well as the costs associated with these valuations and interim costs orders.

The court was required to determine the terms of access for valuation purposes, the appointment of a valuer, the allocation of costs for the initial valuations, and the wife's contribution towards the husband's costs for the day. The court also needed to address the transcription of reasons for decision and the marking of exhibits.

The orders made by consent addressed these issues. The wife was to grant access to the properties for valuation by E Real Estate, with a provision for an alternate valuer by a specified date. The husband was to initially bear the cost of the valuations, with the wife to reimburse him at a later stage, potentially adjusted against her property entitlements. The court also ordered the wife to pay a contribution towards the husband's costs, with this payment stayed until the final hearing. The court noted that reasons for the decision would be transcribed and placed on the court file.