Lawrence and Lawrence (No 2)

In the matter of *Lawrence and Lawrence (No 2)*, Aldridge J of the Family Court of Australia considered interim parenting and financial matters between the parties. The dispute involved the medical treatment of the children and the financial arrangements pending final resolution.

The court was required to determine the mother's sole responsibility for decisions regarding the children's medical treatment, the notice period required for proposed treatments, and the procedure for addressing any difficulties arising from such proposals. Additionally, the court addressed the filing of affidavit material and the preparation of case outlines for the financial aspects of the proceedings.

Aldridge J ordered that the mother have sole responsibility for decisions relating to the medical treatment of the children, subject to providing five days' notice to the father and the Independent Children's Lawyer, and considering their responses. Liberty was granted to relist the matter on 48 hours' notice if difficulties arose concerning proposed medical treatment. The court also varied a previous order to allow for the provision of court orders to the children's school. The financial aspects of the interim proceedings were adjourned, with directions for the parties to prepare skeleton case outlines and file affidavit material. Costs were reserved.