Dillon and Dillon

In the matter of *Dillon and Dillon*, heard by Judge Young, the dispute concerned an application by the Mother to suspend the Father's time with the child, X.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the Mother's interim application to suspend the Father's time with the child. Additionally, the court considered the need for independent representation for the child, X, and the process for arranging such representation.

Judge Young dismissed the Mother's application to suspend the Father's time with the child. The court ordered that the child, X, be independently represented pursuant to s 68L(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, with Legal Aid Queensland to arrange this representation. Both parties were directed to comply with any lawful directions of the Independent Children's Lawyer regarding reports or assessments. The matter was adjourned for further mention.