Swanson and Arlow

In *Swanson and Arlow*, heard by Baumann J of the Family Court of Australia, the applicant sought an adjournment of the final hearing scheduled for 4 to 7 November 2019. The respondent was also a party to the proceedings.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the applicant's oral application for an adjournment of the final hearing. This required the Court to consider the circumstances presented by the applicant and the potential impact of an adjournment on the progression of the case.

Baumann J granted the applicant's oral application for an adjournment. The Court vacated the previously scheduled trial dates and adjourned the proceedings for a further Case Management Hearing to be held on 10 October 2019. All parties were granted leave to appear at this hearing by telephone.