PATTON & PATTON

In the matter of *Patton & Patton*, heard before Judge Harland, the dispute concerned a final property hearing in family law. The court noted that neither party appeared to be properly prepared for the hearing.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant an adjournment of the final property hearing. This application for adjournment, initially opposed by one party, was ultimately made by consent. The court also had to consider the impact of granting an adjournment on the court's ability to hear other cases.

Judge Harland reasoned that while court time is valuable and adjournments can disrupt court schedules, the interests of justice in this particular matter warranted an adjournment. The court acknowledged the lack of preparedness of both parties and the need for further steps to be taken before a final property hearing could proceed effectively.

Consequently, the court ordered that the proceeding be adjourned for a Mention hearing on 26 September 2016 at 9.45 am. The parenting application filed on 2 October 2014 was dismissed.