Radhir and Sondh

In the matter of *Radhir and Sondh*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for a child, B. The specific nature of the dispute, such as whether it involved final orders or interim arrangements, is not detailed, but the orders indicate ongoing proceedings requiring further court intervention.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary to advance the parenting proceedings. This included setting timelines for the filing and service of applications and affidavit material by both the father and the mother, and facilitating communication between the child and the Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Cronin J directed the father to file and serve an amended application and supporting affidavits by a specified date. The mother was then to file and serve her response and any relevant affidavits. Crucially, the court ordered the husband to deliver the child B to the Parramatta Registry of the Family Court to enable the Independent Children’s Lawyer to speak with the child privately, without the father present. The Registrar of the Melbourne Registry was directed to coordinate these arrangements with the Parramatta Registry.