Carlton and Carlton

In the matter of *Carlton and Carlton*, Justice Ryan of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the mother concerning parenting arrangements for the parties' child. The specific nature of the dispute, beyond the mother's application being dismissed, is not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination of the mother's application. The court was required to decide whether to grant the relief sought by the mother in her application filed on 26 August 2008.

Justice Ryan dismissed the mother's application. The court also made orders regarding the potential for costs applications by either party or the Independent Children's Lawyer, setting out a detailed timetable for the filing and service of written submissions concerning costs.