Wikes and Wikes

In *Wikes and Wikes*, Brown J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning spousal maintenance, the sale and use of a motor vehicle, and the possession and payment of expenses related to the former matrimonial home. The court also made orders regarding the redemption of an insurance policy and the sale of shares, with provisions for the application of the net proceeds.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim spousal maintenance, the disposition of a jointly owned vehicle, and the interim arrangements for the matrimonial home and associated financial obligations. Further issues included the management of specific financial assets held by the husband and the consequences of any default by the husband in meeting his obligations under the orders.

Brown J made orders by consent and otherwise, establishing a weekly spousal maintenance payment to the wife and requiring the husband to maintain health insurance for her. The court ordered the sale of a Mercedes Benz, with the wife having its use until sale and the husband responsible for lease payments. Upon sale, a portion of the proceeds was to be applied towards a replacement vehicle for the wife. The wife was granted sole use and possession of the former matrimonial home, and the husband was ordered to meet all loan payments secured against it. The husband was also directed to redeem an insurance policy and sell shares, applying the proceeds to a specified overdraft account. A significant provision stipulated that if the husband defaulted on his obligations for fourteen days, his luxury motor vehicle would be transferred to the wife on trust for sale, with the proceeds to be applied towards any outstanding obligations. The court also made orders regarding the collection of chattels and reserved costs.