Ss and AH (No. 2)

The matter of *Ss and AH (No. 2)* concerned an application by the Mother for a stay of orders made by the Court on 29 and 30 September 2008, pending an appeal. The dispute revolved around the implementation of these orders, particularly in light of the expressed wishes of the children not to see their Mother. The application was heard by Barry J.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether special circumstances existed to warrant a stay of the existing orders. This required the Court to consider the relevant factors for granting a stay in family law proceedings, including the welfare of the children and the potential impact of the orders. A secondary issue, not opposed by the parties, was the appointment of a Family Consultant to explain the Court's orders to the children.

Barry J dismissed the Mother's application for a stay. The Court's reasoning, though not detailed in the provided text, appears to have weighed the factors relevant to a stay application and found them insufficient to justify suspending the operative orders. The Court did, however, order that the Father present the children to a Family Consultant. This consultant would be tasked with explaining the children's rights and entitlements under the previously made orders, with provisions for the consultant to seek clarification from the Judge if necessary.