Beacon and Beacon

In the matter of Beacon and Beacon, heard before Judge Brown, the dispute concerned the living arrangements and time spent between the children, X and MR BEACON, and their parents. The court was required to make orders regarding the children's residence, the father's time with the children, and specific conditions to ensure the children's welfare and safety.

The court was tasked with determining the primary residence of the children and the specific schedule for the father's time with them, including interim arrangements and future contact during school terms. Furthermore, the court needed to address concerns regarding the father's internet usage and the potential exposure of the children to inappropriate material. The court also considered the need for improved communication between the parents regarding the children's well-being and the necessity of a family report to assist in resolving the dispute.

The court ordered that the children live with the mother and established a detailed schedule for the father's time with the children, including specific dates and ongoing alternate weekend arrangements. Crucially, the father was restrained from exposing the children to adult material online and ordered to remove computers from his home during periods of his care. The court also mandated the use of a communication book for information exchange between parents and ordered the parties, along with the children, to attend a family report assessment. The court further directed that the family report be provided to the parties and potentially other relevant bodies under specific conditions, with a noting that the report may not have been admitted into evidence and that publication of proceedings is an offence under the *Family Law Act 1975*. The matter was adjourned for further consideration and directions.