What is the current case that you are involved in at the Family Court?

We are currently involved in a child custody application case in the Family Court. The case involves a former army officer suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder who served Australia in both East Timor and Afghanistan.

Who originally brought the application before the Court and what was the application for?

The wife originally brought an Ex Parte application before the Court seeking sole custody of the children without serving the husband with the application. She alleged that the children were in grave danger of being in the husband's care.

What was the outcome of the initial hearing for the Ex Parte application?

The Court granted the wife sole custody of the children based on her Ex Parte application, which was heard in the absence of our client.

What was the result of the psychiatric assessments conducted pursuant to Court orders?

Following psychiatric assessments pursuant to Court orders, the children were found to be better off under our client's sole care, and the mother was ordered to have no contact with the children.