Myer and Edmunds

In the matter of *Myer and Edmunds*, heard before Rees J, the dispute concerned proposed variations to existing arrangements for the collection of a child, J, for weekend time with his father. The mother had made an application regarding these arrangements, which was ultimately dismissed.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to vary the existing collection arrangements for J. Specifically, the court had to determine if J should be collected by his father from school at the conclusion of the school day on Friday, rather than by other means. A secondary issue involved the practical arrangements for the transfer of J's belongings, including medication and a communication book, from the mother to the father.

Rees J ordered that the collection arrangements be varied as sought by the father, permitting him to collect J from school on Fridays. The court also ordered that the father collect J's bag containing necessary items, including medication and a communication book, immediately after collecting J. The mother's application was dismissed, and all other outstanding applications were also dismissed. The court further directed that a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and available assistance for compliance be attached to and incorporated into the orders, pursuant to Sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.