Cavallio and Cavallio

In the matter of *Cavallio and Cavallio*, Cronin J of the Family Court of Australia was required to determine the procedural steps and timeline for the final hearing of outstanding applications between the parties. The proceedings involved applications by both the wife and the husband, with specific directions issued regarding the filing and service of documents and the listing of the final hearing.

The court was tasked with establishing a clear timetable for the parties to present their cases, including the precise orders sought, supporting affidavit material, and financial statements in accordance with the *Family Law Rules 2004*. Additionally, the court needed to set a date for the final hearing and a mention before the judge to ensure compliance with the directions.

Cronin J directed that the final hearing be listed before Justice Bell on 14 April 2009, estimating it as a one-day matter. Specific deadlines were imposed for the wife to file and serve her precise orders, affidavit material, and financial statement by 27 March 2009, and for the husband and any other parties to do the same by 3 April 2009. The wife was also ordered to pay the trial fee or obtain a waiver by 27 March 2009. A mention hearing was scheduled for 11 March 2009, and general liberty to apply was granted.