22 Oct 1999
M v. M
- Citation
- M v. M
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMC5111/1999
Given the parties' disclosed assets, the Wife's immediate need for a home and uncertain earning capacity, and the Husband's greater long‑term earning potential, a fair division entitling the Wife to about half the net assets in a mix of cashable items (personal accounts, net sale proceeds of Nevada property, 4,000 P&G shares and a US$30,000 lump sum) together with periodical maintenance of US$6,500 gross for the Wife and US$1,500 for the child was appropriate; Nevada litigation conduct was not sufficiently culpable to reduce the Wife's award; no order as to legal costs (each party to bear own…