Ralston and Bakker (No 2)

This matter concerned an application by the mother for a stay of certain orders made on 17 October 2013, pending the hearing of her amended notice of appeal. The specific orders sought to be stayed related to aspects of parenting arrangements and financial matters. The application was heard by Rees J.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the mother had established sufficient grounds to warrant a stay of the previously made orders. This involved considering the principles governing the grant of a stay pending appeal, including the likelihood of success on appeal and the balance of convenience. The Court also noted the mother's application for expedition of the appeal and her undertaking to prosecute both the expedition application and the appeal diligently.

Rees J granted the stay of the specified orders, noting the mother's undertaking. The Court ordered that orders 6(f) and 11, as well as orders 20, 22, and 24 of the 17 October 2013 orders, be stayed until the hearing of the mother's amended notice of appeal. The Court also acknowledged the mother's application for expedition and her commitment to diligently pursue both the expedition and the appeal.