Searson and Searson

In the matter of *Searson and Searson*, heard by Judge Harman, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child, X, born in 2006. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the hearing is not detailed, but the orders indicate a significant shift in the child's living arrangements and parental responsibility.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders for X, including who should have sole parental responsibility for major decisions and where X should live. The court also considered the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the status of outstanding applications and responses related to the matter.

Judge Harman ordered the discharge of all prior parenting orders concerning X. The mother, Ms Searson, was granted sole parental responsibility for major issue decisions, and X was ordered to live with her. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged with thanks, and all outstanding applications and responses were withdrawn and dismissed, with all issues removed from the court's hearing list. The court further ordered the return or secure destruction of exhibits and subpoenaed material upon the expiration of the appeal period without an appeal being lodged.