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Wife fails in bid to have estranged husband's financial affairs further investigated

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 19 February 2018, Justice Caroline Costello dismissed a wife's application to compel the Official Assignee (OA) to investigate her estranged husband's financial affairs. The wife had sought a temporary order preventing the husband from exiting bankruptcy, alleging that he had hidden or failed to disclose assets before his 2016 bankruptcy petition. She claimed to be owed €18,000 from a 2012 loan and other monies. Justice Costello noted that the OA had already examined the husband's affairs in detail and found no need for further investigation, except for two discrete matters already under review. She concluded that the wife's application was not warranted, that the postponement of the husband's discharge was "penal" and not necessary for the administration of the bankruptcy, and allowed the husband to exit bankruptcy. The case centred on the wife's allegations of inconsistencies in financial information provided to the OA and other parties.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Wife fails in bid to have estranged husband's financial affairs further investigated. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2018-02-19 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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