O’HARA & CHESNIKOVA

In the matter of *O’Hara & Chesnikova*, heard before Cronin J, the applicant sought and was granted leave to proceed without formal service upon the respondent. The court also made orders in accordance with minutes of proposed orders, which were marked as Exhibit "A" and attached to the judgment. These minutes were to be engrossed by the husband's solicitor and electronically delivered to the Associate within seven days, and all outstanding applications were dismissed.

The court was required to determine the appropriate procedural steps for the proceedings, including the method of service and the finalisation of orders. Additionally, the court considered the necessity of engaging counsel and the particulars of the obligations and consequences arising from the orders made, as required by the *Family Law Rules 2004* and the *Family Law Act 1975*.

Cronin J applied the principles of procedural fairness and the requirements of the *Family Law Rules* and *Family Law Act*. The decision to grant leave to proceed without formal service indicates the court's assessment that such a course was reasonable in the circumstances. The certification regarding the engagement of counsel and the inclusion of a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of the orders reflect the court's adherence to statutory requirements designed to ensure parties understand their rights and responsibilities under court orders.