Sharp and Sharp

In the matter of *Sharp and Sharp*, heard before Barry J, the proceedings concerned a dispute between a husband and wife. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the orders indicate it involves matters requiring the determination of the Child Support Agency.

The central legal issue before the court was how to proceed with the current litigation in light of an outstanding application lodged by the wife with the Child Support Agency. The court was required to determine whether to adjourn the trial and, if so, how to facilitate the incorporation of the Child Support Agency's determination into the court proceedings.

Barry J ordered that the trial be adjourned pending the Child Support Agency's determination of the wife's application. Following this determination, the court requested that a Registrar arrange for an appropriate officer from the Child Support Agency to give evidence. This officer was granted leave to review all filed material prior to the adjourned hearing. Furthermore, both parties were granted leave to inspect the Child Support Agency's documentation upon its production to the Court, with the restriction that no copies could be made without further leave.