Bradley and Bradley

In the matter of *Bradley and Bradley*, Dessau J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning financial and children's matters between the husband and wife. The dispute involved the husband's alleged non-compliance with previous court orders regarding the disclosure of financial documents and information.

The court was required to determine the husband's compliance with existing orders and to make further directions concerning the disclosure of financial information, including details of car ownership, bank agreements, and ongoing litigation against him. Additionally, the court needed to address the preparation of updated family and psychiatric reports for the children and the parties, and to set a timetable for further mentions of the financial and children's matters.

Dessau J ordered the husband to provide specific documents and details to the wife's solicitors by 10 March 2009, including those previously ordered by Bennett J and details of Supreme Court and County Court proceedings. The court also directed the parties and children to attend an updated Family Report assessment and psychiatric assessments, with costs to be shared equally. The orders incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing obligations and consequences of contravention, pursuant to ss 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

The financial applications were adjourned for mention on 11 March 2009, with the possibility of proceeding on an undefended basis if the husband failed to comply with the orders. Children's issues were adjourned to a telephone mention in mid-April 2009.