Carl and Watson

In the matter of *Carl and Watson*, Justice Le Poer Trench of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the mother concerning child care fees and other orders. The dispute arose in the context of ongoing proceedings, with the mother seeking specific orders related to the financial responsibilities for their child.

The court was required to determine whether to suspend certain existing orders made on 25 March 2009, and to make new orders pursuant to the mother's application filed on 11 February 2010. A key issue was the allocation of responsibility for the B Child Care Centre fees, with the mother having undertaken to pay them and seeking a contribution from the father.

Justice Le Poer Trench ordered the suspension of specific prior orders pending further court direction. The court also made orders in accordance with the mother's application, acknowledging her undertaking to cover the child care fees and her request for the father to reimburse her for half of those payments. The judge reserved costs for the application and the court attendance, directing that this matter be addressed by the trial judge at the conclusion of proceedings scheduled to commence on 9 March.