Adair and Adair

In the matter of *Adair and Adair*, decided by Hannam J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for three children. The orders indicate a significant conflict between the parents, the mother (Ms Adair) and the father (Mr Adair), regarding the children's upbringing and contact with each parent.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate parenting orders for the children, considering the circumstances presented. This included deciding on parental responsibility, the children's living arrangements, and the nature and extent of any time or communication between the children and the father. Furthermore, the court had to consider whether protective orders were necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the mother and children.

Hannam J ordered the discharge of all prior parenting orders. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for the three children, and the children were ordered to live with her. Crucially, the court made orders for no time or communication between the children and the father. Pursuant to section 68B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), Mr Adair was restrained from approaching, contacting, or communicating with Ms Adair and the children, and from entering or remaining in the children's residence or schools. These protective orders were made with a power of arrest without warrant under section 68C of the Act, and the particulars of obligations and consequences for contravention were annexed to the orders under section 65DA(2).