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October 2001
Lightbourne v Lightbourne (D 1 of 2002) [2001] TCASC 3 (31 October 2001) Court affirms a $30,000 lump‑sum award for wife's share of matrimonial home, dismissing objection to post‑decree power and appeal. Family law – ancillary relief – section 30 lump sum orders on decree – capacity to make award after decree absolute where matter adjourned; division of matrimonial property – valuation, contributions and encumbrances; capitalisation of maintenance – when appropriate; pension claims – reserved/undeclared; disclosure obligations in ancillary proceedings.	31 October 2001

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October 2001

Lightbourne v Lightbourne (D 1 of 2002) [2001] TCASC 3 (31 October 2001)

Court affirms a $30,000 lump‑sum award for wife's share of matrimonial home, dismissing objection to post‑decree power and appeal.

Family law – ancillary relief – section 30 lump sum orders on decree – capacity to make award after decree absolute where matter adjourned; division of matrimonial property – valuation, contributions and encumbrances; capitalisation of maintenance – when appropriate; pension claims – reserved/undeclared; disclosure obligations in ancillary proceedings.

31 October 2001