Goodwin and Goodwin

In the matter of *Goodwin and Goodwin*, heard before Judge Brown, the dispute concerned an application for joinder of Mr and Mrs Goodwin Senior into existing proceedings. The specific nature of the underlying dispute between the original parties, the husband and wife, is not detailed, but the interlocutory application brought by the wife sought to involve the parents of the husband.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether Mr and Mrs Goodwin Senior should be joined as parties to the proceedings, and consequently, whether the proceedings should be transferred to the Family Court of Australia at Adelaide. The court was also required to consider any other incidental matters arising from these applications.

The court ordered that the trial dates previously set for 22 and 23 February 2018 be vacated. It directed that the husband and Mr and Mrs Goodwin Senior file any response and supporting affidavit concerning the joinder application within 28 days. A further interlocutory hearing was scheduled for 3 May 2018 to address the joinder application, the potential transfer of proceedings to the Family Court of Australia at Adelaide, and any other related matters. The costs of this application and the costs incurred due to the adjourned trial were reserved.