Calder and Calder

In the matter of *Calder and Calder*, heard before Berman J, the proceedings concerned applications for final orders between a husband and wife. The specific nature of the dispute leading to these applications is not detailed, but the orders made indicate a context involving significant financial matters, likely related to property settlement or similar family law proceedings.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim orders to facilitate the progression of the case towards a final hearing. This involved addressing the disclosure of financial information, particularly legal and accounting fees, and the preparation and provision of financial statements and tax returns for various entities and investments relevant to the parties.

Berman J ordered that the applications for final orders be adjourned for a five-day hearing commencing on 1 May 2017, with a mention date set for 15 December 2016. Crucially, the husband was directed to disclose all paid and unpaid legal, accounting, and counsel fees incurred up to 31 August 2016 within 28 days. Furthermore, the husband was ordered to use his best endeavours to have the 2016 financial year financial statements and tax returns prepared and made available to the wife and the jointly appointed valuer, B Accountants, as soon as practicable. He was also directed to provide May and June 2016 financial management accounts for the Calder group entities to B Accountants and the wife, and to forthwith provide B Accountants with all documents sought in their letter dated 27 September 2016.