Sirola and Sirola and Ors (No 2)

In *Sirola and Sirola and Ors (No 2)*, McClelland J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning the appointment of a Case Guardian for the First Respondent. The proceedings involved the parties to the marriage and other respondents, though the specific nature of their involvement or the broader dispute is not detailed in the provided text.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether it was appropriate to appoint a Case Guardian for the First Respondent under rule 6.09 of the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth). This rule governs the appointment of guardians in circumstances where a party to proceedings lacks the capacity to conduct their litigation.

McClelland J determined that the appointment of Mr D as Case Guardian for the First Respondent was necessary and ordered accordingly. The decision reflects the Court's power to ensure that parties to family law proceedings are adequately represented and that their interests are protected, particularly when capacity is an issue. The order was made subject to the formal entry of the court's records.