TOLEMAN & DYER

This matter came before Cronin J concerning applications made by the parties. The dispute involved proceedings under the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), with specific directions given regarding the conduct of the litigation.

The court was required to determine the procedural framework for the final hearing of the matter. This included setting a timetable for the filing and service of evidence, the nature of that evidence, and the process for obtaining a family report. The court also addressed the issuance of subpoenas, case management procedures, and the presentation of costs information.

Cronin J ordered that all applications be adjourned and fixed for a final hearing commencing on 15 January 2015, to be heard as a three-day matter. The evidence in chief of all witnesses was to be given by affidavit, with specific deadlines set for the applicant, respondent, and the Independent Children’s Lawyer to file and serve their affidavits. A family report was to be prepared by a psychologist at the husband's initial expense, with directions on the psychologist's access to information and the factors to be considered. The court also granted leave for all parties to issue subpoenas for documents and outlined procedures for case management, including the filing of a case outline and the application of the rules of evidence.