Fairchild and Medina (No.3)

In the matter of *Fairchild and Medina (No.3)*, Judge Henderson considered an application to vary existing orders concerning the education and financial responsibilities of the parties in relation to their child, [X]. The dispute centred on the practical implementation of prior orders regarding the child's schooling and the associated financial contributions of each parent.

The court was required to determine how to give effect to the parties' obligations concerning the child's enrolment and attendance at School A, and to clarify the mechanism for the father's reimbursement of school-related expenses paid by the mother. Specifically, the court needed to address the commencement year for the child's attendance at School A and establish a clear process for the payment and reimbursement of tuition fees, books, uniforms, and other necessary school expenses.

Judge Henderson reasoned that the existing orders required amendment to provide practical clarity and enforceability. The court varied the original orders to specify that the child's enrolment and attendance at School A was to commence in Year 8, 2018. Furthermore, the court established a detailed procedure for the father to reimburse the mother for school expenses, requiring the mother to provide the father with an invoice and receipt of payment via email, followed by the father's reimbursement within seven days of receipt. The court also stipulated that interest would accrue on any outstanding reimbursement amounts in accordance with Rule 17.03 of the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth). All extant applications were adjourned to allow for the continuation of family therapy.