Re: McIlroy

In the matter of *Re: McIlroy*, heard by Murphy J, the applicants sought leave to commence adoption proceedings for a child, H, born in November 2002. The proceedings also involved a request to dispense with service of the Respondent.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicants leave to commence adoption proceedings, as required by section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*. A secondary issue was whether to dispense with service of the Respondent in these proceedings.

Murphy J granted leave to the applicants to commence adoption proceedings pursuant to section 60G of the *Family Law Act 1975*. Furthermore, the court ordered that leave be granted to dispense with service of the Respondent.