Bilney and Anor and Brisco (No 2)

In *Bilney and Anor and Brisco (No 2)*, Dawe J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the mother, which was dismissed. The proceedings concerned the residence of two children, C and J, who were ordered to continue residing with the father.

The court was required to determine whether to dismiss the mother's application and whether to continue existing orders for the children's residence. Additionally, the court addressed the mother's conduct during the proceedings, specifically her offensive remarks to the Court and her attitude towards the children and the legal process.

Dawe J dismissed the mother's application and continued the existing orders for the children to reside with the father. The judge also issued specific directions to the mother, advising her to seek legal advice regarding an apology for her offensive remarks, counselling concerning her attitude towards the children, the proceedings, and the Court, and warning her that she would be required to apologise at the next court hearing. The hearing was adjourned pending the allocation of a trial date for final determination.