Vlahos and Vlahos

The case of Vlahos and Vlahos involved an application before Dessau J concerning orders made in family law proceedings. The dispute centred on the management and disposition of assets, particularly concerning a property and motor vehicles, and the procedural steps required for the final hearing.

The court was required to determine several issues, including the terms of an interlocutory injunction restraining the husband from dealing with assets, the husband's obligation to meet mortgage repayments, the production of motor vehicles for valuation, the apportionment of valuation costs, and the filing of new affidavits by the husband. The court also addressed the procedure for the final hearing and the issuance of subpoenas.

Dessau J made a series of orders aimed at preserving assets, facilitating valuations, and ensuring the progression of the case towards a final hearing. These included amending an existing injunction to provide broader protection for the wife's interests in the husband's assets, mandating timely mortgage payments, and outlining specific steps for the valuation of motor vehicles. The court also directed the husband to file new affidavits from a list of individuals, indicating a need for further evidence. The orders also addressed the costs associated with an adjournment and the valuation process, with the trial judge to make final determinations on cost apportionment. The court also set a date for the return of subpoenas and requested the Registrar to manage case progression, including scheduling a telephone mention for case management.