Harlow and Astin

In the matter of *Harlow and Astin*, Barry J considered an ex-parte application by the Father for leave to make an application for final orders under Part VII of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The proceedings concerned parenting orders previously made by Justice Barry on 26 June 2006.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the Father leave to proceed with his application for final parenting orders, notwithstanding previous orders. The court was also required to determine the appropriate case management and procedural steps for the ongoing proceedings.

Barry J granted the Father leave to make the application for final orders. The court reasoned that it was appropriate to allow the application to proceed, while also imposing specific procedural requirements. The proceedings were adjourned for a case management review, and the Mother was ordered to file and serve an affidavit responding to specific paragraphs and annexures of the Father's affidavit. Furthermore, the court ordered that paragraph 2 of the previous order dated 26 June 2006 be suspended until further order. The court also directed that parties be provided with information regarding their obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and available assistance, as set out in a document annexed to the orders.