Robinson and Shelter

In the matter of *Robinson and Shelter*, Young J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the conduct of proceedings between a husband and wife. The dispute involved applications that were to be listed for mention and subsequently assigned to a defended hearing.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary to bring the matter to a defended hearing, including the filing of affidavits, updated financial statements, and precise outlines of the orders sought by each party. The court also considered the appointment of a Financial Conciliation Conference and the issuance of subpoenas by both parties.

Young J directed that the wife file her trial affidavit by 1 September 2008, and the husband file his by 26 September 2008. Both parties were ordered to file updated financial statements and specify the property, financial, and spousal maintenance orders they sought. A Financial Conciliation Conference was scheduled for 21 November 2008, with leave granted for both parties to issue further subpoenas. The matter was ultimately listed for a three-day defended hearing on 24 November 2008, conditional upon the timely filing of all required documents.