Nardini & Legal Aid NSW

In the matter of Nardini & Legal Aid NSW, the dispute concerned the recovery of costs for an Independent Children's Lawyer. The orders indicate a decision made by McClelland DCJ, likely in the context of family law proceedings involving a father and a mother.

The central legal issue before the court was the apportionment and recovery of the costs incurred by the Independent Children's Lawyer in parenting proceedings between the parties. Specifically, the court was required to determine the mother's liability for her share of these costs.

McClelland DCJ ordered that the mother pay Legal Aid NSW the sum of $14,903.70. This payment is contingent upon the finalisation of property proceedings between the father and the mother, and is to be made within 60 days of those final property orders being made. The order reflects the mother's assessed contribution to the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer.