
Custody
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Using the 'real life' documentary style, this drama observes two years in the life of the Byrne family as they become involved in the complicated legal path that leads to a fully defended custody hearing in the Family Court. The Byrne family are played by actors, with real-life lawyers and members of the judiciary in the legal roles.
Top Cast
Judith Stratford
Judith Stratford
Christine Byrne
Judith Stratford
Christine Byrne


Peter Browne
Peter Browne
Andrew
Peter Browne
Andrew
Sheridan Murphy
Sheridan Murphy
Kathy
Sheridan Murphy
Kathy
Michael Cudlin
Michael Cudlin
Justin
Michael Cudlin
Justin
Susan Leith
Susan Leith
Margaret
Susan Leith
Margaret
Mary Acres
Mary Acres
Grandmother
Mary Acres
Grandmother


Peter Carroll
Peter Carroll
Narrator
Peter Carroll
Narrator
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