Westmore and Westmore (No. 3)

In *Westmore and Westmore (No. 3)*, Dessau J considered an application by the husband for a stay of certain orders made on 8 March 2007, pending his appeal to the Full Court. The dispute concerned financial orders made in family law proceedings, specifically relating to a property identified as "E".

The primary legal issue before Dessau J was whether to grant a partial stay of the existing orders, which involved a significant payment by the husband to the wife and the potential transfer of property. The court had to determine the appropriate conditions for any stay to ensure the wife's financial interests were adequately protected while the husband pursued his appeal.

Dessau J reasoned that a complete stay would be inappropriate given the wife's entitlement. Accordingly, the court ordered a partial stay of the original orders. The husband was required to pay $500,000 to the wife by 6 June 2007. Until this payment was made, the husband was restrained from dealing with property E, except to transfer it to the wife. In default of payment by the due date, the husband was to transfer all his interest in property E to the wife, who would then be responsible for its outgoings and maintenance pending further order.