King and King and Anor

In the matter of *King and King and Anor*, Cronin J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications made by the wife and the second respondent in proceedings between the parties. The dispute concerned various interlocutory matters arising in the context of family law proceedings.

The court was required to determine several issues, including the need for an oral examination of the husband, the scope and timing of discovery and inspection of documents, the return of a specific motor vehicle to the wife, and whether to grant an injunction restraining the husband from using an American Express card. The court also considered the reservation of costs and the provision of reasons for its orders.

Cronin J made orders concerning the husband's oral examination, requiring him to attend for examination on 28 June 2012. Directions were given for the wife to provide a list of documents for discovery and inspection by 17 April 2012, with those documents to be made available by 24 April 2012, subject to claims of privilege and the husband's notification regarding possession, power, or control. The husband was ordered to take all necessary steps to return a 2007 Mercedes Benz motor vehicle to the wife. Furthermore, an injunction was granted restraining the husband from using his American Express card except in the ordinary course of business until further order. The costs of the wife and the second respondent were reserved to the adjourned date, and reasons for the injunction order were to be provided as soon as practicable.