Vaughton and Randle (No. 3)

In *Vaughton and Randle (No. 3)*, Berman J of the Family Court of Australia considered a dispute between two parents concerning their child, R. The mother had filed an application seeking orders related to the child's schooling and a medical condition.

The court was required to determine whether to dismiss the mother's application, and if not, what orders should be made regarding the child's enrolment in a primary school and the assessment and treatment of a chronic nail-biting condition.

Berman J dismissed the mother's application. The court ordered that both parents take all necessary steps to enrol R at Suburb FF Primary School, with a provision for an alternative school if placement was unavailable. Furthermore, the parties were directed to agree on a general practitioner to assess R for a chronic nail-biting condition and, if diagnosed, to comply with a treatment management plan, which could include psychological counselling or other professional intervention as directed by the general practitioner.