ROUTLEY & ROUTLEY

In the matter of *Routley & Routley*, heard before Judge Scarlett, the dispute concerned the interests of two children, X and Y. The court made orders for the independent representation of these children.

The primary legal issue before the court was the need to ensure the independent representation of the children, as mandated by section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*. This involved determining the appropriate mechanism for appointing such representation and facilitating the flow of necessary information to the appointed legal representative.

Judge Scarlett ordered that the interests of the children X and Y be independently represented by a lawyer appointed under section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*. Legal Aid New South Wales was requested to arrange this representation. The parties were directed to forward all relevant documents to Legal Aid New South Wales within fourteen days for the use of the Independent Children’s Lawyer. Furthermore, the Independent Children’s Lawyer was granted leave to issue up to twelve subpoenas without charge. The application was adjourned for mention on 28 October 2014, with all parties and their legal representatives required to attend in person.