Christian and Pether

The applicant sought a declaration under section 90RD of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) in proceedings before Hartnett J. The respondent opposed this application.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the applicant was entitled to a declaration under section 90RD of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This section pertains to the validity of financial agreements.

The Court dismissed the application for the declaration. The reasons for this dismissal are not detailed in the provided text, but the outcome indicates that the applicant failed to satisfy the requirements for such a declaration. Consequently, the amended initiating application was also dismissed. The Court further ordered the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits after the appeal period expired, and that the applicant pay the respondent's costs.