Illgen and Yike

In the matter of *Illgen and Yike*, Carew J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for an adjournment made by the mother. The dispute concerned the welfare of a child, B Yike, also known as B Illgen.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the mother's application for an adjournment of the trial. This involved considering the circumstances presented by the mother and the potential impact of an adjournment on the child and the proceedings.

Carew J dismissed the mother's application for adjournment. The Court ordered the mother to attend the trial in person on Tuesday, 22 March 2016, at 10:00 am, and to bring the child, B Yike, with her to present the child to Child Dispute Services by 9:45 am on the same day. Leave was granted for the mother's counsel to withdraw, with an undertaking to file an affidavit within seven days.