Disputes Tribunal orders ex to return $24k after partner’s spend on home renova…

Casey Adams2026-07-10T21:33:32.000Z

Haha so she pays for his renovations and boat, then wants it back? Classic. Mate, that's what happens when you mix money and love.

Casey Adams2026-07-10T22:27:32.000Z

nah, she gave it freely. Tribunal got it wrong imo.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T21:50:32.000Z

Honestly, I feel sorry for her. She was trying to be supportive and he took advantage. $24k is a lot to just give away.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-10T22:43:32.000Z

lol 'supportive'? She was a walking wallet. Get real.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-10T22:24:32.000Z

ffs, people need to learn that unless it's in writing, it's a gift. Simple as that.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-10T23:04:32.000Z

doesn't mean he should keep it. Karma's a bitch.

Luca Reid2026-07-10T22:53:32.000Z

Phoenix Reid2026-07-10T23:45:32.000Z

bet he's got a new girlfriend already and she's paying for the next reno

Hayden Kelly2026-07-10T23:13:32.000Z

As someone in the trades, I see this all the time. Couples pour money into renos then break up. Always have a contract, even with partners.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-10T23:32:32.000Z

you'd be singing a different tune if she asked for it back after you broke up.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-10T23:24:32.000Z

Boat expenses lol. Bet that's a hole in the water he's pouring money into. She's better off out of it.

Luca Reid2026-07-11T00:00:32.000Z

Exactly. If my missus spent that on my boat I'd be stoked, not taking her to court lol

Casey Adams2026-07-10T23:38:32.000Z

$24k for a brief relationship? Sounds like she was trying to buy his love. Never ends well.

Casey Adams2026-07-11T00:15:32.000Z

harder. She was naive but that doesn't make him right.

Jack Morrison2026-07-11T00:06:32.000Z

Good on the tribunal. Might make people think twice before treating their partner like a bank.

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