Robinson and Farthing

The proceedings involved a dispute between a wife and a husband concerning their child, D. The wife had filed an application on 15 April 2011, which was later amended on 27 May 2011. The court was required to determine various matters relating to the child's time with each parent, the exchange of financial and medical information, and the valuation of property.

The court addressed several legal issues, including the specific arrangements for the child's time with the husband, particularly during school holidays, and the suspension of certain time provisions. It also considered the wife's application, which was ultimately dismissed. Furthermore, the court dealt with the requirement for parties to attend appointments with professionals for updated reports and to exchange extensive financial and medical documentation. The court also made orders regarding the costs of the proceedings.

Dessau J made a series of orders, dismissing the wife's application. The court varied existing orders to clarify the alternating weekend arrangements for the child's time with the husband and suspended these arrangements during school holidays. Additional time with the husband was granted for specific periods, with a corresponding suspension of the husband's time on another date. The court also ordered the wife to attend an appointment with Dr E and pay her half of the costs for a report. Both parties were directed to attend an updated Family Report with Mr H, with costs to be shared. The court further ordered the exchange of various documents, including financial statements, evidence of inheritances, property transactions, and superannuation details, and for the wife to provide her current employment contract. Joint valuations of two properties were also ordered. Finally, the court ordered the wife to pay the husband's costs and the Independent Children's Lawyer's costs for the day.