Event and Time
Event Description
- The application in an appeal concerns an extension of time to file a notice of appeal against interim parenting orders made regarding a very young child.
- The settled reasons for the original orders were not provided to the parties before the expiration of the appeal period.
- The case involves significant changes to the living arrangements of the child and the applicant.
Application and Claims
- Applicant's Claims: Argues that the delay in filing was due to not receiving settled reasons in time. Claims the circumstances involve an urgent matter regarding a very young child and contends that some proposed grounds of appeal are arguable.
- Respondent's Position: The respondent contests the claims made by the applicant regarding fear for safety and urgency, suggesting no reasonable basis existed for the applicant's actions or fears.
Judicial Decisions
- The application for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal is granted.
- The applicant is required to file a Notice of Appeal by December 20, 2018.
- The appeal hearing is expedited with specific directions for timely conduct.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Applicant's Position:
- Claims safety concerns necessitated relocation and secrecy regarding the child’s location. - Seeks to demonstrate that some grounds for appeal possess merit.
- Respondent's Position:
- Denies any proper basis for the applicant's fear, asserting a need for transparency about the child's whereabouts. - Argues that the applicant's actions disrupt the respondent’s parental rights.
- Evidence and Reasoning Logic: