Maheris and Prentice (No 2)

The proceedings involved a dispute between Maheris and Prentice, heard by Young J. The case concerned various interlocutory matters arising in family law proceedings, including the filing and service of affidavits, the provision of expert reports, the issuance of subpoenas, and the preparation of documents for a final hearing.

The court was required to determine a series of applications and directions concerning the procedural conduct of the case. These included applications for leave to file affidavits out of time, extensions of time for compliance with previous orders, directions regarding the provision of expert reports to parties and professionals, and the circumstances under which subpoenas could be issued. The court also addressed the preparation of a chronology, summary of legal argument, and other documents for the final hearing, as well as the execution of documents by a Registrar and the restraint of a party from obstructing a property valuer.

Young J made a range of orders to manage the progression of the proceedings. These orders included vacating a case management date and listing a further hearing, granting leave for the husband to file and serve specific affidavits, and extending time for the filing of other affidavits. The court also directed the provision of expert reports to a professional and permitted that professional to request further information. Specific orders were made regarding the husband's ability to issue subpoenas for medical and school records, with limitations on further subpoena issuance unless by court order. The court also adjourned a contravention application by the wife and made orders regarding the wife's costs.