Strahan and Strahan (No. 4)

In the matter of *Strahan and Strahan (No. 4)*, Strickland J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications relating to subpoenas and financial disclosure in proceedings between the parties. The proceedings involved a dispute concerning financial circumstances and evidence, with applications brought by H Pty Ltd and D Pty Ltd, as well as the husband.

The court was required to determine the validity and enforceability of a subpoena issued to H Pty Ltd, and a related application by H Pty Ltd to dismiss that subpoena. Additionally, the court had to consider a subpoena directed to D Pty Ltd and an application by D Pty Ltd concerning that subpoena. The husband also sought extensions of time for filing his statement of financial circumstances and affidavit of evidence in chief, and brought an application that was also before the court.

Strickland J dismissed the subpoena directed to H Pty Ltd and H Pty Ltd's application to dismiss it, finding it to be without proper basis. The court also dismissed an application filed by the husband. The further consideration of the subpoena directed to D Pty Ltd and D Pty Ltd's application was adjourned. The court granted extensions of time for the husband to file and serve his statement of financial circumstances and his affidavit of evidence in chief.