NUSKE & GRICE

This matter came before Judge Harman concerning a dispute between Ms Grice and Mr Nuske. The proceedings involved applications related to parenting and parentage.

The court was required to determine the parentage of a child, X, and to make directions regarding the preparation of a family report and the future conduct of the proceedings. The court also needed to consider the dismissal of an application filed on 20 November 2014.

The court ordered, by consent, that parentage testing procedures be carried out in relation to X, Ms Grice, and Mr Nuske, pursuant to section 69W of the Family Law Act 1975. The parties were directed to arrange for the testing within specified timeframes and to share the costs equally. A Family Consultant report was also ordered to be prepared. The matter was adjourned for further mention and directions, with parties required to attend in person and be prepared to discuss the report's recommendations, potential settlement avenues, and any proposed hearing. The application filed on 20 November 2014 was dismissed.