Lexor and Lexor

In the matter of Lexor and Lexor, Watts J considered issues arising in family law proceedings. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties, Lexor and Lexor, is not detailed, but the orders indicate it involves children and family therapy.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim orders concerning the children's welfare and therapeutic arrangements. Key issues included the provision of reports from a family therapist, the authorisation for disclosure of sensitive documents to the child's school counsellor, and directions regarding the cessation of psychotherapy with a specific health district. The court also needed to manage the ongoing proceedings, including the possibility of resolution by consent orders or relisting the matter for further hearing.

Watts J made orders that adjourned the matter part-heard, with further mention scheduled. These orders included directions for a family therapist to provide a progress report, and granted leave for the matter to be relisted on notice. The court also authorised the Independent Children's Lawyer to provide specific documents, including expert reports and reasons for judgment, to the child's school counsellor, subject to the family therapist's approval. The mother was directed to cease the child's psychotherapy with E Local Health District.