W & W

In a family law matter before Moore J, the court was required to determine the division of property and an application for departure from child support obligations. The dispute concerned the settlement of assets and liabilities between a husband and wife.

The primary legal issues before the court were the equitable distribution of the parties' property, including a jointly owned property, shares, and motor vehicles, as well as the allocation of household chattels. Additionally, the court had to consider the wife's application for a departure from the standard child support arrangements.

Moore J ordered the sale of the jointly owned property, with the proceeds to be divided equally between the parties after payment of sale expenses. From the husband's share, a sum of $8,955 was to be paid to the wife. The husband was also ordered to maintain the property pending its sale and to sign documents transferring jointly owned IAG shares and a motor vehicle to the wife. The court made specific orders regarding the retention of household chattels by each party, with the wife entitled to chattels valued at $19,073 and the husband to chattels valued at $8,862. All other assets, including bank accounts, shares, and superannuation, were to be retained by the party in possession. The wife's application for child support departure was dismissed.