Selmy and Branfield

In the matter of *Selmy and Branfield*, heard by Judge Brown, the dispute concerned the care arrangements for a child. The father had filed an application in a case on 22 February 2017, which was subsequently dismissed by the Court.

The primary legal issue before the Court was the appropriate care arrangements for the child. The Court also considered the necessity and process for appointing an Independent Children’s Lawyer to represent the child's interests.

Judge Brown ordered that an Independent Children’s Lawyer be appointed as soon as practicable to represent the child. The parties' solicitors were directed to forward relevant documents to the Legal Services Commission of South Australia within seven days to facilitate this appointment, with the Independent Children’s Lawyer to endeavour to make submissions by the adjourned date. The father's application was dismissed, and the existing care arrangements were to resume, with the father commencing his time with the child from 10 April 2017. The matter was adjourned for further directions on 18 August 2017.