Palamaris and Falberg

In the matter of *Palamaris and Falberg*, heard by Judge Young, the dispute concerned the location of a child born in 2005. The court was asked to determine whether the child should return to New South Wales (NSW) in accordance with her wishes.

The central legal issue before the court was the paramount consideration of the child's welfare and best interests in determining her residence. This involved assessing the child's expressed wishes and the practical arrangements for her return to NSW.

Judge Young ordered that the father permit the child to return to NSW at the earliest opportunity, respecting the child's wishes. The court further directed that the parties share the cost of the airfare, with the mother to book and pay initially, and the father to reimburse her half the cost within 30 days. The matter was adjourned for further directions.