PEMBROOK & SNYDERS

In the matter of *Pembrook & Snyders*, heard before Judge Young, the dispute concerned an application relating to a child. The court was required to consider the safety of the child in attending an observation with the father and the role of the family consultant in conducting such an observation.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether there was sufficient evidence to suggest that the child would be at risk during an observation with the father. The court also considered the father's contact details and medical providers, and the procedural steps required for the ongoing proceedings.

Judge Young was satisfied that there was no present evidence indicating risk to the child during the observation with the father, and therefore permitted the family consultant to proceed with the observation. The court noted the father's confirmation of his email address, mobile phone number, and medical providers. The court then made several orders, including that the respondent file a notice of address for service, that the father file any replying affidavit material, and that the matter be adjourned for further consideration. The application to vacate dates for the preparation of an updated family report was dismissed.