Volny & Jastrow

Case [2022] FedCFamC2F 1201


Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

(DIVISION 2)

Volny & Jastrow [2022] FedCFamC2F 1201

File number(s): PAC 1027 of 2018
Judgment of: JUDGE NEWBRUN
Date of judgment: 6 September 2022 
Catchwords: FAMILY LAW – property adjustment - Orders made
Legislation:

Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), ss 75(2), 79(2), 102NA

Limitation Act 1969 (NSW), s 54

Cases cited:  Lotta & Lotta [2017] FamCA 50
Division: Division 2 Family Law
Number of paragraphs: 76
Date of hearing: 8–9 August 2022
Place: Parramatta
Counsel for the Applicant: Ms Mattar
Solicitor for the Applicant: Choice Law Group
The Respondent: The Respondent appeared in person

ORDERS

PAC 1027 of 2018

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2)

BETWEEN:

MS VOLNY

Applicant

AND:

MR JASTROW

Respondent

order made by:

JUDGE NEWBRUN

DATE OF ORDER:

6 September 2022

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1.The matrimonial home situate and located at B Street, Suburb C in the state of New South Wales being all that land contained in Folio Identifier Lot … section … in Deposited Plan … be sold by way of public auction through a real estate agent agreed to by the parties.

2.The reserve price for the sale of the matrimonial home shall be agreed to by the parties or in the absence of agreement shall be a price nominated as the fair market value by the real estate agent.

3.On settlement of the sale of the matrimonial home, the gross settlement funds be disbursed as follows:

(a)In adjustment of all council rates and water rates due on settlement;

(b)Payment of the agent’s commission;

(c)Payment of all reasonable and necessary legal fees of the conveyance;

(d)Any amount required to pay the mortgage loan debt to NAB;

(e)The sum of $96,606 be paid to Ms D in discharge of her loan to the Husband;

(f)A sum representing 60% of the balance of the net proceeds of sale plus $40,050 be paid to the Wife;

(g)The balance be paid to the Husband.

4.Should the matrimonial home be sold at a price in excess of $885,000, then there shall be an adjustment of the monies payable to the Wife and to the Husband, pursuant to Order 3 above, in accordance with the Court’s Reasons for Judgment herein.

5.Subject to these Orders, the parties have the sole right, title and interest in any other property, including choses-in-action and superannuation, which is at the date hereof in their possession, title or name and they shall be solely liable for and indemnify the other against any personal liabilities.

6.In the event that either party refuses or neglects to execute any deed or instrument, a Registrar of this Court be appointed pursuant to section 106A of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to execute such deed or instrument in the name of such party and to do all acts and things necessary to give validity to the operation to the deed or instrument.

Note:   The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the court involved a dispute between Ms Volny and Mr Jastrow over the division of their matrimonial assets, specifically the family home. The case was heard and determined by Judge Newbrun in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The primary issue for the court was to decide the appropriate division of the matrimonial home and other assets between the parties.

In addressing the dispute, the court was required to consider the relevant principles under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), including the principles of equal sharing and just and equitable outcomes. The court had to assess the contributions of each party, both financial and non-financial, to the relationship and their respective needs post-separation. The court also needed to consider any agreements made by the parties, if any, and whether those agreements were fair and reasonable.

The court determined that the matrimonial home should be sold, with the proceeds to be divided according to the court's orders. The court held that the reserve price for the sale should be determined by agreement or, failing that, by the real estate agent's valuation. The court set out a detailed disbursement of the sale proceeds, including payments for rates, legal fees, and the mortgage debt. Notably, the court ordered that a specific sum be paid to Ms D in discharge of her loan to Mr Jastrow. The court also provided for an adjustment in the division of proceeds if the sale price exceeded a certain amount. The court concluded by assigning other property and liabilities to the respective parties, subject to their execution of necessary instruments.

Orders

Orders of the court

PAC 1027 of 2018

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 2)

BETWEEN:

MS VOLNY

Applicant

AND:

MR JASTROW

Respondent

order made by:

JUDGE NEWBRUN

DATE OF ORDER:

6 September 2022

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1. The matrimonial home situate and located at B Street, Suburb C in the state of New South Wales being all that land contained in Folio Identifier Lot … section … in Deposited Plan … be sold by way of public auction through a real estate agent agreed to by the parties.

2. The reserve price for the sale of the matrimonial home shall be agreed to by the parties or in the absence of agreement shall be a price nominated as the fair market value by the real estate agent.

3. On settlement of the sale of the matrimonial home, the gross settlement funds be disbursed as follows:

(a) In adjustment of all council rates and water rates due on settlement;

(b) Payment of the agent’s commission;

(c) Payment of all reasonable and necessary legal fees of the conveyance;

(d) Any amount required to pay the mortgage loan debt to NAB;

(e) The sum of $96,606 be paid to Ms D in discharge of her loan to the Husband;

(f) A sum representing 60% of the balance of the net proceeds of sale plus $40,050 be paid to the Wife;

(g) The balance be paid to the Husband.

4. Should the matrimonial home be sold at a price in excess of $885,000, then there shall be an adjustment of the monies payable to the Wife and to the Husband, pursuant to Order 3 above, in accordance with the Court’s Reasons for Judgment herein.

5. Subject to these Orders, the parties have the sole right, title and interest in any other property, including choses-in-action and superannuation, which is at the date hereof in their possession, title or name and they shall be solely liable for and indemnify the other against any personal liabilities.

6. In the event that either party refuses or neglects to execute any deed or instrument, a Registrar of this Court be appointed pursuant to section 106A of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to execute such deed or instrument in the name of such party and to do all acts and things necessary to give validity to the operation to the deed or instrument.

Note: The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records.

Note: This copy of the Court’s Reasons for judgment may be subject to review to remedy minor typographical or grammatical errors (r 10.14(b) Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth)), or to record a variation to the order pursuant to r 10.13 Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth).

Section 121 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) makes it an offence, except in very limited circumstances, to publish proceedings that identify persons, associated persons, or witnesses involved in family law proceedings.

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