Legal Aid and Shroeder and Anor

This matter concerned an application before Ryan J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved contributions towards the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) in proceedings between Ms Drummond and Mr Shroeder.

The court was required to determine the respective contributions of Ms Drummond and Mr Shroeder towards the costs incurred by the ICL. The court also needed to address outstanding applications made by the parties.

By consent of the parties, Ryan J ordered that Ms Drummond pay $6,400.00 to Legal Aid for her contribution to the ICL's costs within six months. Similarly, Mr Shroeder was ordered to pay $6,400.00 to Legal Aid for his contribution to the ICL's costs within the same timeframe. All outstanding applications were dismissed.