Thomas and Lawrence

In the matter of *Thomas and Lawrence*, heard before Young J, the dispute concerned parenting orders relating to the children J and M. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the applications and the discharge of previous orders is not detailed, but the court was required to consider various applications and the evidence of a Family Consultant.

The court was tasked with determining the appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, including the venue for changeovers, and the admissibility of evidence from a Family Consultant. Additionally, the court had to consider the discharge of existing orders, the appointment of an Independent Children’s Lawyer, and any reserved costs orders.

Young J reasoned that the existing orders and the appointment of an Independent Children’s Lawyer were no longer appropriate. The court accepted the s 11F assessment from the Family Consultant Ms L into evidence. The court ordered the discharge of specific paragraphs from previous orders made on 19 August 2011 and 3 February 2010. The parties were directed to arrange an appropriate changeover venue in or around Town K for the collection and return of the children J and M. All other extant applications were dismissed, and the proceedings were removed from the court's docket. The Subpoenas Clerk was ordered to return all subpoenaed documents, the appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer was discharged, and any previous reserved costs orders were discharged. A fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of the orders was annexed to the court's orders.