McCall & Clark

In the matter of *McCall & Clark*, Brown J of the Family Court of Australia issued orders concerning the mother, MS AVRON. The dispute involved the mother's failure to comply with previous court orders, leading to the application for her arrest.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to issue a warrant for the arrest of the mother due to her non-compliance with the Family Law Act 1975 and the Family Law Rules 2004. The court was also required to determine the appropriate procedures to be followed upon her arrest, particularly concerning notification of the independent children's lawyer.

Brown J ordered that a warrant issue for the arrest of the mother, directing the Marshall and all members of the Australian Federal Police and State and Territory police forces to apprehend her and bring her before the Court or another court exercising jurisdiction under the Family Law Act. The court further ordered that reasonable steps be taken to ensure the independent children's lawyer is advised of the arrest, the court to which she will be brought, and the date and time of her appearance. Extant applications were adjourned pending the mother's appearance before a judicial officer.