Pocock & Anor & Denton & Anor

In the proceedings before Forrest J, Ms F Pocock sought leave to intervene in a dispute between the Applicants and the First Respondent. The core of the dispute involved the enforcement of paragraph 5 of orders previously made by the Court on 23 August 1993.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant Ms F Pocock leave to intervene and, if so, to stay the enforcement of the 1993 orders pending further determination. The Court was also required to establish a procedural framework for the intervention, including the filing of pleadings and affidavits by all parties.

Forrest J granted Ms F Pocock leave to intervene and stayed the enforcement of the relevant paragraph of the 1993 orders. The Court directed Ms F Pocock to file and serve Points of Claim, detailing the facts and relief sought, and to swear to their truth. If the intervention sought relief under s.79A of the *Family Law Act 1975* concerning the 1993 orders, Ms Y Pocock was to be joined as a respondent. All parties were then required to file and serve Points of Defence within twenty-one days of service, outlining their responses to the claims and any further factual basis for their positions. The matter was adjourned for further directions.