Purdy & Denny

In *Purdy & Denny*, heard before Dawe J, the dispute concerned interim orders relating to the best interests of children. An interim assessment report had been prepared by the Department for Families and Communities.

The court was required to determine whether the existing interim orders should continue during the period of an adjournment.

Dawe J reasoned that the continuation of the existing orders was appropriate in the circumstances, particularly given the interim assessment report. The court applied the principle that the best interests of the children are paramount in family law proceedings.

The matter was adjourned to 15 September 2009, with directions for parties to file and serve further evidence by 8 September 2009. The orders made on 26 June 2009 were continued during the adjournment. Additionally, the father was directed to annex a facsimile from a child's student counsellor to an affidavit and provide photocopies of an email to counsel.