Paparone and Paparone

In *Paparone and Paparone*, the applicant sought leave from the court to institute proceedings against the respondent under sections 79 and 90MT of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), pursuant to section 44(4) of the Act. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties is not detailed in the provided text, but the application concerns property settlement and potentially spousal maintenance or financial agreements. The decision was made by Judge Scarlett.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicant leave to commence proceedings out of time. This required the court to consider the criteria for granting such leave under section 44(4) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which typically involves demonstrating that hardship would be caused to the applicant or a child of the marriage if leave were not granted. The court also had to consider the appropriate procedural steps to follow once leave was granted.

Judge Scarlett granted the applicant leave to institute proceedings. The court then made orders for the respondent to file and serve a Response, a financial statement, and an affidavit within 28 days. Further, the parties were ordered to attend a Conciliation Conference with a Registrar on 22 January 2015. The application was adjourned for further mention on 2 February 2015.