Trent and Rowley (No 2)

In *Trent and Rowley (No 2)*, Cronin J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning the property interests of Mr Trent, whose estate was bankrupt, and Ms Rowley. The dispute centred on a property located at C Street, Suburb D, Victoria, and the extent to which Mr Trent, or his bankrupt estate, held any interest in it.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether Mr Trent, through his bankrupt estate, possessed any proprietary interest in the C Street property. This determination was crucial for resolving the overall financial arrangements between the parties and for the proper administration of Mr Trent's bankrupt estate.

Cronin J applied section 90SL of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to resolve the matter. This provision allows the court to make declarations regarding the interests of parties in property. After considering the evidence and submissions, the court concluded that Mr Trent and his bankrupt estate had no interest in the C Street property.

Consequently, the court ordered that it be declared that Mr Trent and his bankrupt estate have no interest in the property at C Street, Suburb D, Victoria. All other outstanding applications in the matter were dismissed.