Bookhurst and Bookhurst

In the matter of *Bookhurst and Bookhurst*, Rose J considered an application by the wife seeking injunctive relief and orders relating to the children's consultations with a therapist, Ms [F]. The proceedings involved Professor Q, a single expert, and an independent children's lawyer. The core of the dispute concerned the husband's alleged interference with the children's therapeutic consultations and the release of expert reports to facilitate these consultations.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the injunctive relief sought by the wife, which included restraining the husband from interfering with or denigrating the children's consultations with Ms [F]. Additionally, the court had to consider the terms upon which Professor Q's expert report could be released to Ms [F], the husband's responsibility for Ms [F]'s fees, and the release of other relevant documents to Ms [F]. The court also needed to decide whether Professor Q should provide a supplementary report addressing the impact of the father's mental state on parenting issues.

Rose J granted the injunctive relief sought by the wife, noting that it was made without admissions. The court ordered that Professor Q prepare a supplementary report on the father's mental state and its impact on parenting issues, to be provided to the independent children's lawyer for distribution. The court also ordered the release of Professor Q's December 2007 report to Ms [F] on the condition that she not release it further or discuss its contents with anyone other than the parties. The husband was ordered to pay all fees to Ms [F], with a notation that this could be considered by the Child Support Agency. Leave was granted for Ms [C] to provide a photocopy of her file to Ms [F], retaining a copy with the Court. Costs were reserved.