Peters and Singer

In the matter of Peters and Singer, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned applications brought by the parties. The specific nature of these applications is not detailed, but the orders indicate a matrimonial cause, involving a husband, a wife, and an Independent Children's Lawyer.

The court was required to determine the future conduct of the proceedings, including the scheduling of a final hearing and the management of evidence. Additionally, the court was tasked with making orders regarding the costs incurred by the husband and the Independent Children's Lawyer.

Cronin J adjourned the applications for a final hearing, fixing it for a two-day duration commencing on 4 September 2014, with a specific provision that it would not be called before 10 am on 18 September 2014. The court also imposed a prohibition on the filing of further affidavits without leave. In relation to costs, the respondent wife was ordered to pay the husband's costs fixed at $4550, with a portion payable forthwith and the balance by 25 July 2014. Similarly, the wife was ordered to pay the Independent Children's Lawyer's costs fixed at $1998, with a portion payable forthwith and the balance by the same date. The court certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel for the proceedings.