Etheridge and Goddard

This matter concerned an application brought by Ms Etheridge against Mr Goddard and Ms Goddard. The precise nature of the dispute is not detailed, however, the orders indicate it involved proceedings under section 79A(1)(a) of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The decision was made by Judge Brown in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

The legal issues before the Court included whether the application against Mr Goddard should be dismissed, and whether the application against Ms Goddard, specifically as brought pursuant to section 79A(1)(a) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, should be dismissed. The Court was also required to determine the appropriate orders regarding costs and future procedural steps.

Judge Brown ordered that the application against Mr Goddard be dismissed. Furthermore, the application against Ms Goddard, in so far as it was brought under section 79A(1)(a) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, was also dismissed. The applicant, Ms Etheridge, was ordered to pay Mr Goddard's costs in the sum of $2,500.00. The Court also directed the parties to attend a conciliation conference, with specific provisions regarding the payment of the conference fee and the exchange of informal discovery. Further consideration of the matter was adjourned for directions.