DALEY & SAWYER

In the matter of *Daley & Sawyer*, Forrest J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered applications by both the father and the mother alleging contraventions of parenting orders. The father's application, filed on 29 September 2015, alleged that the mother had contravened certain parenting orders. The mother's application, filed on 20 October 2015, similarly alleged that the father had contravened parenting orders.

The primary legal issues before the Court were whether either party had, in fact, contravened the existing parenting orders, and if so, what orders should be made in response. The Court was required to assess the evidence presented by both parties in relation to the alleged breaches.

Forrest J dismissed the father's contravention application, finding that the evidence did not support his claims. However, the mother's contravention application was adjourned for a future hearing. This indicates that the Court found sufficient grounds to proceed with hearing the mother's allegations, but a final determination on those matters was not made at this stage. The final orders reflect this partial dismissal and partial adjournment.