Adamson & Adamson

In *Adamson & Adamson*, McClelland J made orders concerning the welfare of three children. The dispute involved the mother and father regarding the children's residence and contact arrangements.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children, the conditions under which the mother could relocate with them, and the specific parenting arrangements, including time spent with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address the appointment of a single expert to report on various welfare-related matters concerning the children.

McClelland J ordered that the children be returned to an area within 10 kilometres of Suburb B, NSW, and reside there. The mother was restrained from relocating the children from this area without the father's consent or a court order, provided certain conditions were met by the father. These conditions included facilitating the mother's temporary occupation of the family home with the children and continuing financial responsibilities for the property, as well as the father's mother covering daycare fees. The court also established a schedule for the children to spend time with the father and imposed prohibitions on derogatory comments about either parent and on physical discipline. A single expert was appointed to report on the children's welfare, with specific areas of inquiry outlined, and the parties were ordered to cooperate in the preparation of this report.