DUFFY & GOMES

This matter concerned proceedings before Judge Harman involving parties identified as Duffy and Gomes. The precise nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the orders indicate it involves children whose interests are represented by an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary to advance the proceedings, particularly concerning the involvement of the children and the gathering of relevant evidence. This included how the Independent Children’s Lawyer should engage with the children and what documents and records should be obtained to inform the court's decision.

Judge Harman ordered that the matter be adjourned on a part-heard basis, with further hearings scheduled for May 2015. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was directed to meet with the children to discuss recent events and relevant family reports, ensuring the children's right to participate and express their views. Furthermore, the Independent Children’s Lawyer was instructed to issue subpoenas for various documents, including records from government departments, police, educational institutions, and the psychologists of both parents, to ensure all relevant information was before the court.