Willemsen and Willemsen (No. 2)

In *Willemsen and Willemsen (No. 2)*, the parties were the parents of two children. The dispute concerned the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) appointed in proceedings between the parents. The matter came before Watts J of the Family Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the court was the apportionment of the costs of the ICL between the parents. The court was required to determine how the total sum of $16,051, representing the ICL's costs, should be divided between the parties.

Watts J ordered that the parties were to pay equally the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer. This meant each party was responsible for $8,025.50, with credit to be given for any amounts already paid by either party towards the ICL's costs. The form of the order was subject to its formal entry in the Court's records.