Cook and Cook

In the matter of *Cook and Cook*, Young J of the Family Court of Australia considered an interim application brought by the wife against the husband. The dispute concerned the disclosure of financial documents and the husband's disposition of assets pending further proceedings.

The court was required to determine the extent of financial disclosure the husband should provide to the wife, specifically concerning his dealings with shares in various companies, including Y Pty Ltd and NTC Pty Ltd. Additionally, the court had to consider whether to impose an interlocutory injunction restraining the husband from dealing with his assets.

Young J ordered the husband to provide extensive documentation relating to the sale and purchase of shares, the receipt of sale proceeds, and payments made to BDO. Furthermore, the husband was restrained until 30 August 2010 from disposing of, transferring, encumbering, or diminishing his assets, including shareholdings, interests in his parents' estates, and a jointly owned property, without the wife's written consent or a court order. These orders did not preclude reasonable living expenses or compliance with existing Family Court orders for costs or spousal maintenance. The further hearing was adjourned and consolidated with other applications.