Sigley and De Santis

In *Sigley and De Santis*, heard before Bennett J, the applicant wife sought orders in relation to financial matters. The respondent husband was also subject to orders concerning his financial affairs and potential bankruptcy.

The court was required to determine the disposition of the applicant wife's application filed on 15 February 2016, and to make further orders regarding the respondent husband's compliance with previous orders, disclosure of financial information, and the future conduct of the proceedings.

Bennett J dismissed the applicant wife's application filed on 15 February 2016. By consent, the court made orders restraining the respondent husband from entering bankruptcy or seeking other relief under the *Bankruptcy Act 1966* (Cth) without providing 21 days' written notice to the applicant. The respondent was also ordered to comply with previous orders for the production of documents and to instruct his accountants to provide all requested information regarding his financial affairs, including interests in specific companies and trusts. The parties' accountants were directed to provide a joint statement on agreed and outstanding matters, and the proceedings were listed for further hearing. Costs were reserved.