Trent & Trent (No 2)

In the matter of *Trent & Trent (No 2)*, Rees J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning costs in family law proceedings. The dispute involved the husband and wife, who were ordered to contribute towards the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer and the costs associated with the attendance of Dr E for cross-examination.

The court was required to determine the quantum of costs to be paid by each party towards the Independent Children’s Lawyer and the costs of Dr E’s attendance for cross-examination.

Rees J ordered that both the husband and the wife were to pay the sum of $6,789.50 to the Legal Aid Commission of NSW on account of the costs of the Independent Children’s Lawyer within one month of the date of the order. Furthermore, each party was ordered to forthwith pay the sum of $1,897.50 to Dr E, representing the costs of his attendance for cross-examination.