Liston and Liston

In the matter of *Liston and Liston*, Foster J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application concerning the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The dispute involved the father's outstanding contribution to these costs.

The primary legal issue before the court was the extent of the father's outstanding financial obligation towards the Independent Children’s Lawyer's fees and the timeframe for its payment.

Foster J ordered that the father pay the remaining balance of his contribution to the Independent Children’s Lawyer’s costs, amounting to $2,853.50. This payment was to be made to Legal Aid NSW within two months, or within an extended period as agreed between the father and Legal Aid NSW.