CALDWELL & BARNES

In the matter of *Caldwell & Barnes*, Burr J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the parties to have previous interim orders, made by consent, confirmed as final orders. The proceedings had a significant history.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether it was appropriate, in the circumstances of the case and having regard to the best interests of the child, to make the existing interim orders final.

Burr J was satisfied that it was appropriate for the interim orders to remain as final orders. Consequently, all applications before the Court were dismissed and removed from the pending list, and the appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer was discharged.