Vanessa Amorosi Granted Her Mother's Home After Court Ruling, Two Months Given to Vacate
Australian pop star Vanessa Amorosi has been granted full ownership of her mother's home after a court ruling, giving her mother, Joyleen Robinson, two months to vacate the property. The judgment followed a legal dispute over ownership of two properties, stemming from a 2015 falling out. Amorosi must repay nearly $870,000 to her mother while being allowed until March 2025 to settle this restitution. The ongoing case will return to court in October for further discussions on legal costs.
Vanessa Amorosi, the Australian pop singer, has won a court ruling granting her full ownership of her properties, causing her mother to be given two months to vacate her home of twenty years. The decision follows a legal dispute initiated by Amorosi in March 2021.
Court Ruling Grants Ownership to Vanessa Amorosi
The Melbourne-born artist has successfully claimed sole ownership of two properties held in a trust that included both her and her mother, Joyleen Robinson, as owners. The properties in question are located in Narre Warren, Melbourne, and California, where Amorosi currently resides. The dispute began after a falling out between the two in 2015, prompted by Amorosi's financial struggles that forced her to sell her first home in the U.S.
Financial Agreements and Counterclaims
Robinson countersued in the legal battle, expressing her willingness to give up control of the California property but asserting that the Narre Warren home belonged to her. Despite her claim of a 'kitchen agreement' made in 2001 that stipulated the property was hers, Justice Moore found insufficient evidence to support this assertion. It was revealed that Robinson had previously transferred $710,000 into her daughter's American mortgage in 2014.
Financial Restoration and Property Transition Process
Justice Moore ruled that Amorosi would be responsible for repaying nearly $870,000 to her mother as restitution, giving her until March 31, 2025, to complete this payment. Meanwhile, Amorosi will assume full control of the Melbourne property and take over a Westpac mortgage on her California home. Ms. Robinson has been mandated to vacate the Narre Warren residence within 60 days following the transfer of ownership.
Future Court Proceedings Scheduled
The trial revealed that Amorosi sought clarity regarding her finances after experiencing significant losses, and her claims of her mother's mismanagement were contested. Robinson defended her actions as being in her daughter's best interest, claiming that she acted upon the advice of an accountant to establish trusts for protection. Further proceedings are expected in October as the court will address the issue of court costs incurred by both parties.
