Rachell Davey -

The recent decision of Pavlic & Pavlic [2023] FedCFamC1A 54 is an example of the problems that can arise when corporate structures are not properly understood or dealt with in final property settlement orders. In this case, the husband was the sole director of a company which operated a building business. The husband and wife were equal shareholders. The trial judge determined the parties’ property interests should be divided 57/43 in favour of the wife.