Higgie v Higgie and Another - [1970] NZLR 1066

Husband and wife — Matrimonial proceedings (Supreme Court) — Proceedings after decree — Maintenance for wife and children — Family benefit — May be "just" to leave out of account — Wife's modest and casual earnings — Capital sum — Wife's future need to buy home — Factors why decision should be made now — Assessing wife's contribution to husband's assets — Payment by husband to co-respondent's husband — Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1963, ss. 40, 41, 43, 52, 53, 62(2) - Social Security Act 1964, ss. 38, 39(1).