Fazil & Fazil

In *Fazil & Fazil*, the husband sought an order for disclosure of documents relating to the extent of the wife's overseas property interests. The application was heard by Foster J in the Family Court of Australia.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to exercise its discretion under rule 13.22 of the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth) to compel the disclosure of documents pertaining to the wife's overseas assets. This involved considering the applicable principles governing such disclosure orders in the context of family law proceedings.

Foster J considered the principles relevant to the exercise of discretion under rule 13.22. The court ultimately dismissed the husband's application. The question of costs associated with this application was reserved to the final hearing.