Zaronias v Constantine

The appeal concerned the determination of whether the parties, Mr. Zaronias and Ms. Constantine, lived together as a couple. The appeal was heard by the Court of Appeal of New South Wales, comprising Hodgson, Tobias, and Bryson JJA.

The central legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the primary judge had erred in finding that Mr. Zaronias and Ms. Constantine did not live together as a couple. This determination was crucial for the application of certain provisions within the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

The Court of Appeal considered the evidence presented and the findings of the primary judge. Applying the principles established in relevant case law concerning the definition of "couple" and "living together" under the *Family Law Act*, the Court found no error in the primary judge's assessment of the facts and the application of the law. The Court was not persuaded that the primary judge's findings were against the weight of the evidence or that any error of law had occurred.

Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, and Mr. Zaronias was ordered to pay the costs of Ms. Constantine.