TINDALE & THOMAS

In the matter of *Tindale & Thomas*, heard by Cronin J, the wife sought an expedited first day of hearing. The dispute concerned final orders to be made in family law proceedings.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the wife's application for an expedited first day of hearing, and to make directions for the conduct of that hearing, including the filing of amended applications and responses, and the separate representation of a child.

Cronin J granted the wife's application for an expedited first day of hearing pursuant to Rule 12.10A of the *Family Law Rules 2004*. The court directed that all extant applications for final orders be listed for a first day of hearing before the Honourable Justice Cronin on 4 June 2012. The court further ordered that the child L be separately represented pursuant to Section 68L(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, requesting Victoria Legal Aid to consider making an appointment for the attendance at the first day of hearing only. Directions were also made for the filing of amended applications and responses, and for the provision of documents to the Independent Children’s Lawyer.