Langmeil v Grange (No.3)

In *Langmeil v Grange (No.3)*, Dawe J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications concerning the interim living arrangements for children and the replacement of an independent children's lawyer. The mother sought orders for the children to reside with her, alleging sexual abuse by the father, while the father contended the children were suffering emotional and psychological abuse from the mother. The proceedings had a lengthy history.

The court was required to determine whether to replace the independent children's lawyer and to make interim orders regarding the children's residence. The mother also sought various interim orders, some of which were dismissed.

Dawe J dismissed the application to replace the independent children's lawyer, finding no appropriate circumstances existed for such a discharge. The court also dismissed the mother's interim orders concerning the children's residence, effectively leaving the children living with the father pending further determination. The court noted that the admissibility of evidence from Dr B1 would be left to the trial judge and set a trial date.