Babrow and Rackley (No 2)

In *Babrow and Rackley (No 2)*, Watts J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the husband for leave to proceed on an *ex parte* basis, alongside other applications filed on 30 June 2010. The wife’s legal representative was present, indicating a dispute concerning the husband's applications.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the husband leave to proceed *ex parte*. The court was also required to determine the fate of the husband's other applications filed on 30 June 2010, specifically those referred to in orders 2, 3, and 4 of his application.

Watts J granted the husband leave to proceed *ex parte*, indicating that the circumstances warranted such an order. However, the husband's application as sought in order 2 of his filing was dismissed. The applications made in orders 3 and 4 were adjourned for further consideration by Faulks DCJ in chambers. The court noted that directions had already been made regarding the husband's application for the wife to pay costs.