WEBB & WEBB

In the matter of *Webb & Webb*, heard by Cronin J, the dispute concerned the sale of a property located at J Street, Town P, Victoria. The property was registered solely in the name of the husband, Mr Webb. The wife sought orders facilitating the sale of this property, which was a central point of contention between the parties.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether it had the power to compel the sale of the property and to appoint a party to execute the necessary documents for its transfer, given that the property was registered in the husband's sole name. This involved an interpretation of the Court's powers under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), specifically in relation to property settlement.

Cronin J determined that the Court possessed the necessary authority under section 106A(1) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to make orders for the sale of the property and to appoint a person to execute documents on behalf of the husband. This power was exercised to facilitate the sale of the property, which was deemed necessary for the property settlement between the parties. The Court ordered that Ms Webb be appointed to execute all documents required to effect the sale of the property.

In addition to the property sale order, the Court ordered the husband to pay the wife's costs of the proceedings, fixed at $3050. The wife's application filed on 31 January 2014 was otherwise dismissed, as was an oral application made by the husband on the day of the hearing. The Court directed that its reasons be transcribed and made available to the parties.