Anton and Malitsa (No. 5)

In the matter of *Anton and Malitsa (No. 5)*, Cronin J considered applications concerning the conduct of proceedings and the appointment of a case guardian. The dispute involved a husband and wife, with the wife's capacity to conduct the litigation being a central concern.

The court was required to determine whether to appoint a case guardian for the wife, the terms of that appointment, and the extent of the guardian's access to court documents and previous rulings. Additionally, the court addressed the production of financial documents by the wife, the lodging of company taxation returns by the husband, and the scheduling of a conciliation conference.

Cronin J ordered the appointment of Mr Timothy Mulvany as case guardian for the wife pursuant to Chapter 6 of the *Family Law Rules 2004*. The court stipulated that Mr Mulvany would be entitled to charge professional fees for his services, payable by the wife or from her property entitlements. The wife was also ordered to provide specific trust documents to the husband by a set date, and the husband was granted liberty to lodge relevant taxation returns. The court further directed that transcripts of certain evidence and submissions be obtained and made available to all parties, and that a conciliation conference be held. The husband's costs of the day were reserved.