Nga and Liang

In the matter of *Nga and Liang*, heard before Cronin J, the wife sought leave to proceed with her application for final orders on an undefended basis. The husband had not filed a response to the wife's application.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the wife should be granted leave to proceed with her final application without the husband's participation, and the procedural steps required to facilitate this. The court also considered the adequacy of the service of documents and the wife's intention to seek specific orders.

Cronin J granted the wife leave to proceed on an undefended basis, subject to any orders made by the trial judge on 16 August 2012. The court adjourned all outstanding applications for a final hearing on an undefended basis on that date. The wife was ordered to file and serve an amended application detailing her precise orders sought, any supporting affidavits, and copies of the current orders and reasons by 4.00pm on 8 August 2012. Furthermore, the wife's solicitors were directed to file a proper affidavit of service by 4.00pm on 10 June 2012, replacing a previously filed affidavit. The costs of the day were reserved, and the wife was granted leave to issue subpoenas for the final hearing.