Vranic and Vranic and Ors

In the matter of *Vranic and Vranic and Ors*, Cohen J considered applications concerning property proceedings between a husband and wife, with third parties also involved. The dispute centred on the division of assets, including the net proceeds of sale of a property identified as "N property" and the former matrimonial home.

The court was required to determine several issues, including the appropriate interim orders for the management and distribution of sale proceeds from the N property, the husband's ability to lodge caveats on the former matrimonial home, and the wife's authority to arrange for the leasing of that home. Additionally, the court addressed the wife's entitlement to interim costs and the dismissal of the husband's response to an application. The court also considered the method of service of documents on the husband and the removal of a caveat by the wife to facilitate the sale of the N property.

Cohen J made several orders by consent and otherwise. The net proceeds of sale from the N property were to be paid into court by the Second and Third Respondents pending final orders. The husband was restrained from lodging any caveats on the former matrimonial home, while the wife was authorised to enter into leasing arrangements for it. The wife was also granted interim costs of $350,000 from the net proceeds of sale of the S property. The husband's response to an application was dismissed, and specific provisions were made for service of documents on him. All costs were reserved, and the wife agreed to remove a caveat from the N property to allow its sale.