Bouras and Bouras

In the matter of *Bouras and Bouras*, Young J of the Supreme Court of New South Wales made orders concerning the interim residence and welfare of a child, M, born in May 1993. The proceedings involved the wife, the husband, and a second respondent, with the court's focus directed towards the child's best interests.

The court was required to determine the interim living arrangements for M, the extent of contact between M and her parents, and the arrangements for her schooling and psychological support. Additionally, the court needed to address the financial responsibilities for M's psychological expenses and set a timetable for the filing of further evidence and applications.

Young J ordered that M live with the wife until further order, suspending prior orders for M to spend time with or communicate with the husband and second respondent in the context of this interim residence order. The wife was permitted to enrol M at F School, and M was to spend time with and communicate with the husband and second respondent as agreed or as M wished. The court also mandated that all parties facilitate M's attendance at therapeutic counselling with Ms C, with a specific focus on restoring M's relationship with the second respondent. The husband and wife were to share the costs of M's psychological expenses. The court further directed the filing of various documents, including updated financial statements and reports on M's school attendance, and adjourned extant applications to the Judicial Duty List. The orders were made pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA of relevant legislation, with a fact sheet annexed detailing obligations and consequences of contravention.