Ford and Ford

In *Ford and Ford*, heard before Bennett J, the parties sought orders concerning the conduct of proceedings and the exchange of financial information. The dispute centred on the division of assets and liabilities, with particular emphasis on the valuation of the husband's superannuation interest and the former matrimonial home.

The court was required to determine the appropriate procedural steps to facilitate a genuine effort by the parties to reach agreement on the matters in issue. This included setting timelines for the completion and exchange of financial documents, the valuation of specific assets, and the attendance of the parties at a conciliation conference.

Bennett J ordered that the previously appointed conciliation conference be vacated and rescheduled. The parties were directed to attend a new conference with the Registrar to make a genuine effort to resolve outstanding issues, identify remaining disputes, and isolate relevant evidence. The court also made specific orders regarding the valuation of the husband's superannuation interest, requiring him to obtain and serve a valuation by a specified date. Furthermore, the deadlines for the parties to file updated financial statements and for the wife to obtain a valuation of the former matrimonial home were extended.