Sawer & Anor and Hugh

In the matter of *Sawer & Anor and Hugh*, Bennett J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the paternal grandparents for orders to spend time with the twins, E and H, prior to a final hearing. The proceedings concerned parenting matters.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the paternal grandparents leave to spend time with the twins before the final determination of parenting issues. The court also considered applications regarding the filing of evidence and the issuance of subpoenas.

Bennett J dismissed the oral application of the paternal grandparents for interim time with the twins. The court extended the time for the paternal grandparents to file and serve further evidence in relation to parenting matters, allowing for filing by facsimile or electronically. Leave was granted to the independent children’s lawyer to file evidence, with any issues regarding its reliance reserved for trial. The court also granted general leave to the parties to issue subpoenas for documents or evidence, directing that any such subpoenas be referred to the Associate. The address for service of documents for Mr and Mrs Sawer Snr was noted as Zeeman Kable & Page, solicitors.