K v K - [1971] NZLR 1075

Husband and wife — Disposition of property — Joint family home — Family benefit capitalised — Husband granted decree absolute on substituted service — No appearance by wife — Application to vest joint family home in husband — No appearance by wife — Wife's contribution by careful management — Social Security Act 1964, ss 37, 38 — Matrimonial Property Act 1963, s 6.