AVA and Zamir

In the matter of AVA and Zamir, Bell J considered orders concerning the welfare of children E and C. The dispute involved ongoing proceedings related to the children's care and arrangements.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim orders, including the continuation of existing orders, the withdrawal of a notice to cease acting by the mother's solicitor, and arrangements for document inspection. Further issues included the adjournment of the matter for trial, specific directions for the Independent Children’s Lawyer regarding interviews with the children and their father, and the filing and service of trial documents.

Bell J ordered that the existing orders of 6 May 2010 continue in force. Leave was granted for the mother's solicitor to withdraw their notice to cease acting, and for all parties to inspect documents produced under subpoena. The matter was adjourned for a three-day trial on 28 February 2011. Specific directions were given for the Independent Children’s Lawyer to arrange interviews between Ms B, the children, and their father, contingent on the father spending time with the children on three occasions as per the previous order. The court also set strict deadlines for the filing and service of trial documents, including a minute of orders sought, a statement of material facts, a proposed minute of order for the opposing case, and a list of affidavits. The court warned that documents filed on the first day of trial might be rejected, and the filing party might be precluded from calling evidence.