TILSON & TILSON

In *Tilson & Tilson*, the father applied to the Federal Circuit Court for a substitution order under section 123 of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989* and for declarations. The application was summarily dismissed by Judge Henderson.

The central legal issue before the court was whether the father's application for a substitution order and declarations was so lacking in merit that it should be dismissed without a full hearing.

Judge Henderson's reasoning focused on the father's failure to demonstrate any arguable basis for the relief sought. The court applied the principles governing summary dismissal, which require an applicant to show a real prospect of success. In this instance, the father's application was found to be without merit, and therefore, it was summarily dismissed.

The father's application filed on 9 June 2016 was summarily dismissed. The court also noted that any application for costs could be listed by contacting the Associate in chambers.