Robbins and Rosemount (No. 2)

In *Robbins and Rosemount (No. 2)*, Carter J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for costs made by the wife and the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The dispute concerned the quantum of costs to be paid by the husband towards the wife's legal expenses and the Independent Children's Lawyer's expenses.

The court was required to determine the appropriate contribution the husband should make towards the wife's costs and the Independent Children's Lawyer's costs, specifically in relation to children's issues.

Carter J ordered that the husband pay $40,000 to the wife's solicitors by 31 August 2008 as a contribution towards her costs. Additionally, the husband was ordered to pay $8,000 to the Independent Children's Lawyer's solicitors by 31 October 2008, specifically for costs relating to children's issues.