Sabell and Medhurst (No 2)

In *Sabell and Medhurst (No 2)*, Rose J considered property settlement, spousal maintenance, and departure child support assessment applications between the parties. The dispute involved the division of various assets, including real property and motor vehicles, as well as ongoing financial support obligations for the wife and the parties' two children.

The court was required to determine the appropriate property settlement orders, including the valuation and division of real estate interests and the assessment of contributions and relevant s 75(2) factors. Additionally, the court had to address the threshold issue of spousal maintenance and assess its quantum. Finally, the court considered whether grounds were established to depart from administrative child support assessments, specifically in relation to the husband's liability for private school fees and other associated educational and medical expenses for the children.

Rose J made detailed orders regarding the property settlement, including the transfer of interests in the parties' home and a unit, and the division of personal property. The court ordered the husband to pay spousal maintenance to the wife at a rate of $550.00 per week for 12 months. In relation to child support, the court ordered a departure from the administrative assessment, requiring the husband to pay $400.00 per week, with annual adjustments for inflation. The husband was also ordered to pay the children's private school fees, associated educational costs, and private health insurance premiums and gap medical expenses. The court also made provisions for the Registrar to execute documents if a party failed to comply with the orders and reserved liberty to apply.