Sladin and Scabel

In the matter of *Sladin and Scabel*, heard before Carter J, the dispute concerned the financial contributions towards the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer and the wife's costs. The court was required to determine the appropriate apportionment of these costs between the husband and the wife.

The central legal issues before the court were the quantum and allocation of contributions towards the Independent Children’s Lawyer's fees and the wife's legal costs. This involved assessing the financial circumstances and responsibilities of each party in relation to these expenses.

Carter J ordered that the wife contribute $2,165 and the husband contribute $4,330 towards the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer, both sums to be paid within 90 days. Additionally, the husband was ordered to pay $6,000 towards the wife's costs, also within 90 days.