PRESCOTT & SANDERSON

This matter came before Bennett J concerning family law proceedings involving the parents of three children. The dispute involved applications for intervention orders, which were subsequently withdrawn by agreement of the parties.

The court was required to determine various procedural and substantive matters relating to the ongoing family law proceedings. These included the appointment of a Docket Registrar and Case Coordinator, the listing of the matter for mention, the placement of a psychologist's letter on the court file, and the liberty of parties to issue subpoenas. Crucially, the court also directed the parents to attend appointments with a family consultant pursuant to section 11F of the *Family Law Act 1975* and requested an updated Children and Parents Issues Assessment.

In reaching its decision, the court applied the principles of the *Family Law Act 1975*, particularly in relation to family consultants and the assessment of children's issues. The court authorised the family consultant to access all relevant documents and to contact schools and medical professionals involved with the family members. The court also noted that it may proceed to determine the matter in the event of a party's failure to attend or comply with filing requirements.

The court made several orders, including the appointment of specific registrars, the attendance of the parents at family consultant appointments on specified dates, and the preparation of an updated assessment. The court also directed that the reasons for its decision be transcribed and made available to the parties.