BERTRAM & BERTRAM

The parties in this matter were Bertram and Bertram, and the dispute concerned alleged contraventions of a final order made by the court. The Honourable Justice Forrest presided over the proceedings.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the respondent had contravened the final orders, specifically in relation to facilitating telephone communication and the use of a communications book, text messages, and emails. The court was required to determine if these actions or omissions constituted a failure to comply with the existing parenting orders.

Justice Forrest found that the respondent had contravened the final orders. The court's reasoning focused on the respondent's failure to facilitate telephone communication as required by the orders, noting that this included not only direct telephone calls but also other forms of electronic communication such as text messages and emails, as well as the use of a communications book. The court applied the principles of family law concerning the contravention of parenting orders, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court-ordered arrangements for children.

The court ordered that the matter be listed for a further hearing to consider submissions regarding the appropriate subdivision of Division 13A of Part VII of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to apply to the found contraventions and to determine the appropriate penalty.