Davidson & Calder

In *Davidson & Calder*, heard before Gill J, the applicant sought various orders in family law proceedings. These included an application for the appointment of a single expert, an application for equal shared time with the children, an application for an injunction restraining the respondent from coming within 500 metres of the applicant’s residence, and an application for family therapy.

The central legal issues before the court were whether to grant the applications for the appointment of a single expert, for equal shared time, for the injunctive relief, and for family therapy. The court was required to consider the best interests of the children in determining these matters, as well as the relevant legislative provisions governing family law proceedings.

Gill J considered the evidence presented by both parties in relation to each of the applications. The court applied the principles of family law, particularly those relating to the welfare and best interests of children, when assessing the appropriateness of appointing a single expert, the feasibility and desirability of equal shared time, the need for protective measures such as an injunction, and the potential benefits of family therapy. The court's reasoning would have involved a careful balancing of the competing interests and needs of the parties and the children.