Farnham and Farnham

In the matter of *Farnham and Farnham*, Burr J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications concerning the parenting arrangements for a child born in June 2000. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties, Mr. Farnham and Mrs. Farnham, is not detailed beyond the context of parenting orders.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination of the child's living arrangements and the allocation of parental responsibility. Additionally, the court was required to consider the continued necessity and appropriateness of the Independent Children's Lawyer's appointment in light of the applications before it.

Burr J discharged all previous current orders relating to the child. The court ordered that the child live with the mother and that she be solely responsible for parental responsibility. Consequently, the appointment of the Independent Children's Lawyer was also discharged. All applications before the court were dismissed and removed from the pending list.