MACVEAN & MANTON

In the matter of *Macvean & Manton*, heard by Bennett J, the dispute concerned various procedural and interlocutory matters within a family law proceeding. The orders indicate a resolution by consent between the husband and wife regarding the return of property, including keys and swipe cards for a motor vehicle and a residential property.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders concerning the return of property, the consolidation of applications for spousal maintenance, the handling of specific documents as exhibits, and the timely provision of reports by an Independent Children's Lawyer. Additionally, the court addressed the scheduling of hearings, vacating a previously scheduled hearing before the Judicial Duty List.

The court made orders by consent for the husband to return specified items to the wife. It also consolidated the wife's application concerning spousal maintenance with other applications to be heard by the Senior Registrar. Directions were given for certain documents, including a response from the Department of Health and Human Services and costs notifications from both parties' solicitors, to be marked as exhibits and retained on the court file. The Independent Children's Lawyer was directed to ensure reports were provided to the court in advance of the next hearing.