Clivery and Conway and Anor

In *Clivery and Conway*, Hogan J of the Family Court of Australia considered orders concerning a child, L, born in 1999. The proceedings involved the mother and father, with the Independent Children's Lawyer also participating. The dispute centred on the living arrangements and parental responsibility for the child.

The court was required to determine the final orders regarding the child's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility for significant long-term decisions, and the nature of the child's communication with the father. The court also had to consider the role and discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer.

Hogan J made final orders discharging all previous orders. The child, L, was ordered to live with the mother, who was granted sole parental responsibility for all major long-term issues, including education, religious and cultural upbringing, and health. The child was permitted to communicate with the father at all reasonable times, and the Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged.