Brooks and HOLDEN

This matter concerned parenting orders for two children, [X] and [Y]. The dispute involved the father and mother, and the court was required to make interim orders regarding the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and specific prohibitions.

The court was tasked with determining the primary residence of the children, the terms of their time with the mother, and whether the mother should be restrained from bringing the children into contact with a Mr H. Furthermore, the court needed to address the children's health needs and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

In its reasoning, the court made orders for the children to live with the father, with specific arrangements for time spent with the mother. Crucially, the mother was restrained from bringing the children into contact with Mr H. The court also ordered that the father facilitate paediatric and general practitioner reviews for the children. Pursuant to section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*, an Independent Children's Lawyer was appointed, with the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales requested to provide representation. The court also ordered that the parties and the children attend upon a family consultant for the preparation of a Family Report, considering various factors under sections 60CC and 65DAA of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The Director-General of the Department of Family and Community Services was requested to intervene in the proceedings. The matter was adjourned for a directions hearing.