Marley and Finch (No 2)

In the matter of *Marley and Finch (No 2)*, Justice Fowler of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the father for an injunction to prevent the children from having contact with a Mr Y. The Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) also sought costs related to their involvement and the attendance of a Dr LS at court.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether to grant the father's application for an injunction restraining the children from contact with Mr Y, and whether to grant the ICL's application for costs. The court also had to determine the quantum of costs to be awarded to the ICL and Dr LS.

Justice Fowler declined the father's application for an injunction. While leave was granted for the ICL to make an oral application for costs, a final decision on these costs, specifically concerning the ICL's fees of $11,189 and Dr LS's attendance, was reserved until the conclusion of separate property proceedings. However, by consent, each party was ordered to pay $550 to Dr LS within seven days.