12 Jan 2024
An inter-partes summons is necessary for an application for a final DVO injunction; the mother failed to issue a proper inter-partes summons and therefore her ex-parte summons (on notice) is dismissed and the interim injunction discharged.
28 Feb 2008
The court found the wife was effectively unable to return to Indonesia and had no reasonable means to fund adequate litigation or living costs; the husband has the ability to pay and the Currey criteria for interim costs assistance were satisfied; accordingly the husband was ordered to pay increased maintenance (with specified allocations and backdating) and a monthly contribution to litigation costs, with specified effective dates.
22 Jun 2000
Applying the established family-law principle that ordinarily there should be no order for costs in child-related proceedings unless exceptional circumstances exist, the court found the mother’s conduct was not reprehensible nor was her litigation conduct unreasonable; an adverse order would disproportionately harm her. Consequently the court exercised its discretion to make no order for costs (including those reserved), while awarding the costs of the present costs contest to the respondent to be taxed if not agreed, nisi 14 days.