Mahik and Talbot

In the matter of *Mahik and Talbot*, heard before Young J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in June 2006. The proceedings involved the mother and the father, with an Independent Children’s Lawyer also appointed.

The court was required to determine the final parenting arrangements for the child, specifically regarding parental responsibility, the child's residence, and the father's time with and communication with the child. The court also considered the discharge of previous orders, the appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer, and the dismissal of outstanding applications.

Young J ordered the discharge of all previous children and parenting orders. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility, and the child was to live with her. The father's time with the child and any communication were reserved. The court also ordered the return of subpoenaed documents, the discharge of the Independent Children’s Lawyer, and the dismissal of the applications for final orders and the application in a case. The court certified that the matter reasonably required the attendance of solicitors for both the mother and the Independent Children’s Lawyer.