Eddy and Debono

In the matter of *Eddy and Debono*, heard by Judge Scarlett, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the child X. The applicant sought to discontinue his application, and the court was required to make orders regarding parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the father's time with the child, in addition to costs associated with the Independent Children's Lawyer.

The court was tasked with determining whether to grant the applicant leave to discontinue his application and, consequently, what parenting orders should be made in light of the parties' consent. This involved considering the best interests of the child X in establishing future arrangements for shared parental responsibility, residence, and time.

The court granted the applicant leave to discontinue his application and, by consent of the parties, discharged all earlier parenting orders. The court then made new orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the child X, with the child to live with the Mother. The Father was to spend time with the child at times agreed between the parties. Furthermore, by consent, the Mother was ordered to pay her one-half share of the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer to Legal Aid NSW within 90 days, unless a waiver was granted.