VEGA & RIGGS

In the matter of *VEGA & RIGGS*, heard by Watts J, the dispute concerned applications made by both the husband and the wife in family law proceedings. The husband sought an interim order and leave to institute proceedings for final orders, while the wife also filed an application.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the husband's application for an interim order and his application for leave to institute proceedings for final orders. Additionally, the court had to consider the wife's application, the nature of which is not specified beyond its filing date.

Watts J dismissed the husband's application for an interim order and the wife's application. However, the husband's application for leave to institute proceedings for final orders pursuant to s 44(3) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) was listed for a future hearing. The court also ordered the wife to file and serve a financial statement and any further affidavits she intended to rely upon by a specified date prior to the hearing of the s 44(3) application. Costs for both parties were reserved.