K & K

In the matter of K & K, Cronin J ordered the husband and wife to disclose a range of financial and personal documents. The dispute concerned the disclosure of financial information in proceedings between the parties.

The court was required to determine the extent of disclosure necessary from each party, specifically concerning their income tax returns, wills, passports, bank accounts, superannuation, company documents, and residential accommodation details. The wife also sought disclosure of specific diary entries.

Cronin J ordered the husband to disclose his income tax returns from 2001 to 2008, his current and past wills, current and expired passports, bank statements from 1999 to date (including specific Barclays card details), superannuation statements from 1999 to date, financial and tax documents relating to K Services Ltd from 2002 to 2008, and documents concerning his current residential accommodation. The wife was ordered to disclose her income tax returns from 2006 to 2008, superannuation statements from 2005 to date, bank and credit card statements for 2006 to date, and specific diary entries. The court also directed the wife to file submissions regarding reserved costs and granted leave for both parties to issue subpoenas, with costs of the application reserved.