Catchwords:

EQUITY – presumption of advancement – purchase of property by husband and wife – title registered in wife’s name only – whether presumption of advancement is qualified by statements in Trustees of Property of Cummins (a bankrupt) v Cummins (2006) 227 CLR 278 – whether presumption of advancement is rebutted – where property intended as matrimonial home – where both spouses contributed equally to purchase through joint loan accounts – where husband assumed significant liability under mortgage over the property – inference husband acquired 50% beneficial interest raised on the facts – inference supported by subsequent conduct – held: presumption of advancement rebutted