Saylor and Jaeger and Anor

In the matter of *Saylor and Jaeger and Anor*, Chief Justice Alstergren considered an application concerning the representation of Mr Saylor's interests and the disposition of funds. The dispute involved an application filed by the Second Respondent on 10 May 2019, which was adjourned for mention before the Chief Justice.

The primary legal issues before the court were the appointment of a case guardian to represent Mr Saylor's interests, in accordance with Rule 6.10 of the *Family Law Rules 2004*, and the subsequent nomination of such a guardian by the Commonwealth Attorney-General, pursuant to Rule 6.11 of the same Rules. Additionally, the court was required to determine the allocation of funds held in a Controlled Monies Account for various payments, including mortgage repayments, council rates, and water charges.

The court reasoned that the appointment of a case guardian was necessary to protect Mr Saylor's interests. The Chief Justice ordered that a case guardian be appointed and requested the Commonwealth Attorney-General to nominate a suitable person in writing. Furthermore, the court, noting that Order 4 was consented to by the Applicant and Second Respondent, directed that funds from the Controlled Monies Account be applied to specific debts, including a Commonwealth Bank home loan, council rates, water charges, and house insurance instalments. The Applicant and Second Respondent neither opposed nor consented to the orders concerning the case guardian.