Tapp and Robin

In the matter of *Tapp and Robin*, heard before Bennett J, the dispute concerned interim orders regarding the time the children, M and S, should spend with their father. The proceedings involved an application for further interim orders concerning the children's time with the father, following a previous assessment by a Family Consultant, Ms W.

The court was required to determine what, if any, further interim orders should be made for the children to spend time with the father. Additionally, the court needed to consider the terms of a further assessment by Ms W, including whether this assessment should be delivered orally or in writing. The court also had to address the readiness of the matter for an interim hearing and whether Ms W should discuss the outcome of criminal proceedings against the mother with the children.

Bennett J ordered that the further hearing be adjourned to allow for a further assessment by Ms W, with the children and parties to cooperate fully in this process. The court directed that the assessment could be delivered orally or in writing at Ms W's discretion. A telephone mention was scheduled to check on the parties' readiness for the interim hearing, to confirm the children's attendance for the assessment, and to address any objections to Ms W discussing the mother's criminal proceedings with the children. The reasons for judgment were to be transcribed and distributed to relevant parties.