Southers and Southers (No 3)

In *Southers and Southers (No 3)*, Loughnan J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application for interim spousal maintenance. The proceedings involved a husband and wife, though the specific nature of their dispute beyond the maintenance application is not detailed.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant interim spousal maintenance to the wife and, if so, on what terms. The court also had to consider the wife's obligation to demonstrate her efforts to secure employment.

Loughnan J ordered the husband to pay the wife $1,500 per calendar month by way of interim spousal maintenance, with payments due on the nineteenth of each month. Additionally, the wife was directed to provide a monthly report to the husband's solicitors detailing her job applications and interviews, along with supporting documentation. The court reserved the question of costs and scheduled further trial directions.