Kovac and Day

In the matter of *Kovac and Day*, heard by Judge Harland, the dispute concerned the recovery and residence of a child, [X], and the broader parental responsibility for [X], [Y], and [Z]. The orders indicate a significant intervention by the court regarding the children's living arrangements and the father's, Mr Kovac's, involvement.

The court was required to determine the immediate location and recovery of child [X], establish the primary residence of all three children, and allocate sole parental responsibility. Furthermore, the court needed to address the father's ongoing interference with the child [X]'s residence and the duration of the court's intervention, including the role of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

Judge Harland ordered the recovery of child [X] by specified persons, authorising necessary force and the search of vehicles, vessels, aircraft, premises, or places where the child might be found. The father, Mr Kovac, was prohibited from taking possession of the child and faced arrest without a warrant if he did so. Crucially, the court ordered that all three children live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility. The father's time with the children was reserved, and he was restrained by injunction from interfering with [X]'s residence with the mother. The orders were to remain in force for 12 months, with liberty to apply granted to the mother and the Independent Children's Lawyer, whose appointment was set to expire on 16 August 2019.