PULLER & TRAPP

The case of *Puller & Trapp* concerned a dispute between a mother and father regarding the surname of their child, B. The matter came before Collier J.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the child should continue to use and be known by the surname Trapp, which was the surname of the mother. The court was also required to determine the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer and to make orders regarding the dismissal of parenting applications.

Collier J ordered that the child, B, continue to use and be known by the surname Trapp. The court further ordered that the father pay two-thirds of the Independent Children’s Lawyer's costs, amounting to $742, within three months, and the mother pay one-third, amounting to $372, within twelve months. All applications and cross-applications concerning parenting issues were dismissed, and all material produced on subpoena was to be returned after fifty-six days. The court also made specific directions for the mother to serve the orders on the father via his mother and sister.