Rogers and Rogers

In *Rogers and Rogers*, Stevenson J of the Supreme Court of New South Wales made orders concerning interim property settlement and financial responsibilities between a husband and wife. The dispute involved applications for interim relief relating to property and financial matters pending final resolution.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim arrangements for the distribution of funds from a mortgage redraw, the ongoing payment of secured loans and outgoings, the use and costs associated with a motor vehicle, and the initial responsibility for expert valuation costs. The court also considered the parties' competing applications for interim relief.

Stevenson J ordered that $200,000 be redrawn from the mortgage secured on the C Town property, with $150,000 to be paid to the wife and $50,000 to the husband, characterising these as interim property settlements. The husband was ordered to promptly pay all amounts referable to loans secured on the C Town property, lease payments, registration, maintenance, and insurance for a specified motor vehicle, as well as all outgoings and maintenance for the C Town property, and private health insurance for both parties. The wife was granted sale and exclusive use of the motor vehicle, with responsibility for tolls, petrol, and fines. The husband was made responsible in the first instance for the professional costs of single experts retained to value his interests in various companies and trusts. The competing applications for interim relief were otherwise adjourned.