Potter and Ross and Ors

In the matter of *Potter and Ross and Ors*, heard before Murphy J, the dispute concerned the welfare of a child, N, born in June 2000. The proceedings involved applications that were ultimately resolved by consent.

The court was required to make orders concerning the child N, pursuant to the *Family Law Rules 2004*. The court also had to consider the dismissal of all extant applications, the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits, and the inclusion of particulars regarding obligations and consequences of contravention of the orders, as provided by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of relevant legislation.

By consent of the parties, Murphy J ordered that declarations and notations be made in terms of the "Minutes of Consent" document. All other applications were dismissed, and subpoenaed documents and exhibits were to be returned. The court also directed that a Fact Sheet detailing the particulars of the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders be attached to and included within the orders. Furthermore, the Minutes of Consent were to remain on the court file, and a transcript of relevant portions of the hearing and specific evidence was to be forwarded to the parties and named individuals.