MORDECH & MORDECH

In the matter of Mordech & Mordech, heard before Judge Harman, the dispute concerned final parenting orders for a child, X, born in 2012. The father had discontinued his application, and the court was also dealing with an application for departure in relation to child support.

The primary legal issue before the court was to determine with whom the child, X, would live, considering the father's withdrawal of his application. The court also addressed the outstanding child support matters and the need for ongoing support services for the parties and the child.

The court ordered that the child, X, would live with his mother, Ms Mordech. All outstanding applications and responses were withdrawn and dismissed. The court also made orders for the return or destruction of exhibits and subpoenaed material upon the expiration of the appeal period. Furthermore, pursuant to section 13C of the *Family Law Act 1975*, both parties were ordered to attend family counselling through Relationships Australia and to complete an online program at www.uptoparents.org, providing proof of completion to all parties and the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The application for costs relating to a previous court appearance was dismissed.