Kearns and Kearns

In the matter of *Kearns and Kearns*, heard by Judge Henderson of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the dispute concerned family law proceedings. The court was required to make orders regarding the conduct of the litigation and the management of the case.

The primary legal issues before the court were the appointment of a litigation guardian for the wife, Ms Kearns, and the establishment of a timetable for the filing of various documents essential for the progression of the trial. This included a case outline, affidavits, and updated financial statements.

Judge Henderson ordered that Mr A be appointed as the litigation guardian for Ms Kearns pursuant to Rule 11.11 of the *Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001*. The court further directed that a comprehensive case outline, comprising a short chronology, the minute of orders sought, a list of assets and liabilities, and a list of documents relied upon, was to be filed by 15 May 2017. Additionally, the court extended the deadline for filing one consolidated trial affidavit, the affidavits of any witnesses, and updated financial statements to 10 May 2017.