Roda and Roda

This matter concerned financial orders made by Aldridge J in proceedings between a husband and wife. The dispute involved the division of property and the allocation of debts between the parties.

The court was required to determine the appropriate distribution of assets and liabilities, including real estate, bank funds, motor vehicles, share portfolios, and various loans and debts. A significant issue was the division of superannuation interests and the court's power to make orders in relation to these under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The court also considered spousal maintenance and an application for departure from a child support assessment.

Aldridge J applied principles of property settlement under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), including provisions relating to superannuation interests under section 90MT. The court made detailed orders for the payment of a lump sum by the husband to the wife, the retention of specific assets by each party, and the assumption of sole liability for various debts. The court also made orders for the division of a superannuation fund, creating an entitlement for the wife and a corresponding reduction in the husband's entitlement, in accordance with the *Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001* (Cth). Spousal maintenance was ordered to continue for a specified period, and the wife's application for departure from the child support assessment was dismissed.