Denning and Denning

In the matter of *Denning and Denning*, heard before Young J, the proceedings concerned a dispute between a husband and wife, with an intervenor also involved. The court was tasked with making orders regarding the presentation of evidence and financial information relevant to the case.

The primary legal issues before the court were the timely and proper disclosure of financial information by the parties, including updated balance sheets, details of contributions and relevant factors under sections 79(4) and 75(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), and the quantification of a debt claimed by the intervenor. The court also needed to address the valuation of specific assets, namely a car and household belongings.

Young J directed the husband and the wife's solicitors to file further affidavits, updated balance sheets, and letters complying with Family Law Rule 19.04 concerning costs. Crucially, the court ordered the parties to provide a summary of the significant contribution issues and financial factors they intended to rely upon. The intervenor was required to provide a written statement detailing the alleged debt and associated charges. Furthermore, the husband and wife's solicitors were directed to confer on the valuation of certain assets or file affidavits of value if agreement could not be reached. The court also ordered the transcription of its extempore reasons for judgment.