Delmere and Dayton

In the matter of Delmere and Dayton, heard before Judge Egan, the proceedings concerned a dispute between the parties. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the court's orders indicate it involves matters requiring resolution and potentially impacts children, given the mention of an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

The court was required to determine the appropriate next steps in the proceedings, including whether to facilitate a resolution between the parties, manage the discovery of documents, and schedule future court appearances. The orders also addressed the allocation of costs for the hearing.

Judge Egan ordered that the parties attend mediation in Brisbane to genuinely attempt to reach an agreement. The process for selecting a mediator was outlined, involving the applicant providing a panel of three experts, from whom the respondent would select one. If the respondent failed to select a mediator within the specified timeframe, the applicant would have the right to choose. The previously scheduled trial dates were vacated, and the Independent Children’s Lawyer was granted leave to inspect subpoenaed documents. The proceedings were adjourned for case management by another judge, and the costs of the hearing were reserved.