The parties attended a reference to deal with jointly owned properties and related accounting issues arising from the division of the proceeds of sale of jointly owned properties, following a trial order.
The Master addressed various post-separation adjustments, including carrying costs for the matrimonial home, a rooming house, and a trailer.
The Master found that post-separation adjustments for costs incurred prior to trial were subject to res judicata and should have been raised at trial.
The Master also determined that the applicant was not entitled to a credit for carrying costs of the matrimonial home post-separation, as they were offset by the respondent's potential claim for occupational rent.
Various other financial adjustments were ordered to be made from the proceeds of sale held in trust.
