Marni and Callaway

In the matter of *Marni and Callaway*, heard by Cronin J, the father had filed an application alleging contravention of court orders. The specific nature of the alleged contravention and the underlying dispute between the parties are not detailed in the provided text, beyond the context of family law proceedings concerning children.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the father had successfully demonstrated a contravention of existing court orders. In addition, the court was required to consider recommendations made by a family consultant regarding counselling for the parties and to make appropriate orders concerning the attendance and selection of a counsellor.

Cronin J dismissed the father's contravention application, indicating that the evidence presented did not establish a breach of court orders. However, the court recognised the importance of addressing issues identified by the family consultant, ordering both parties to attend privileged counselling. The court further directed that the Independent Children’s Lawyer nominate three suitable counsellors, from whom the father would select the one to conduct the counselling.

The court ordered that a copy of these orders be sent to the Independent Children’s Lawyer by post.