Daniels and Findlay (No 3)

In *Daniels and Findlay (No 3)*, Dessau J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the husband concerning financial matters arising from the parties' separation. The dispute involved the disclosure and transfer of assets, including shares and bank accounts, as previously ordered by the Court.

The Court was required to determine the precise nature of the information and documentation to be provided by the husband to the wife regarding certain shareholdings and bank accounts. Specifically, the Court needed to ensure the accurate identification of share names, proof of ownership of IOOF shares, the execution of share transfers, and confirmation of bank account balances related to withdrawals previously authorised by the wife.

Dessau J ordered that the husband's application be adjourned for further hearing. Crucially, the Court directed that bank withdrawal forms signed by the wife be held by the Court in a sealed envelope, not to be released without a judicial order. Furthermore, the husband's solicitors were mandated to email specific documentation to the wife by a set deadline, including proof of share names, details of IOOF shareholdings, executed share transfers, and bank print-outs confirming account balances relevant to the wife's signed withdrawal forms.