Azem and Azem

In the matter of *Azem and Azem*, heard before Cronin J, the parties presented minutes of proposed orders for the Court's approval. The dispute concerned the terms of these orders, which were agreed upon by the parties.

The central legal issue before the Court was the determination and approval of the agreed minutes of proposed orders. The Court was also required to consider the particulars of the obligations created by these orders, the consequences of contravention, and the assistance available to the parties for compliance, as mandated by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

Cronin J, by consent of the parties, made orders in accordance with the minutes of proposed orders. These minutes were sealed, attached to the Court's orders, and directed to remain on the Court file. The Court further ordered that the solicitor for the wife engross the minutes and deliver them electronically to the Associate within seven days. The Judge's reasons were to be transcribed and placed on the file for the parties' access. Crucially, the Court included a Fact Sheet detailing the particulars of the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and available assistance, as required by statute.