Knott and Vickers (No. 4)

In the matter of *Knott and Vickers (No. 4)*, Brown J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the welfare of a child, SA, born in April 2001. The dispute involved the parents' parenting arrangements, with the court making specific directions regarding the child's immediate care and representation.

The court was required to determine the immediate arrangements for the child SA, including where the child would be during court proceedings, and to ensure the child's independent legal representation. Further issues included the suspension of existing parenting orders, the provision of documents to the independent children's lawyer, and the prohibition of further psychological consultations for the child. The court also addressed the filing of applications and affidavits by the parties.

Applying provisions of the *Family Law Act 1975*, including sections 68L(2), 62B, and 65DA(2), the court ordered that the child SA be placed in the court's child minding room pending further order. It also directed that an independent lawyer be appointed to represent the child's interests and that all relevant documents be provided to this lawyer. Existing parenting orders regarding the husband's time with the child were suspended, with liberty to apply for make-up time. The court also ordered that the child not attend further consultations with a psychologist.