Cade and Partington

In the matter of *Cade and Partington*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning the welfare of two children, F and C. The dispute involved the mother's obligation to return the children to Tasmania and the terms under which the father would spend time with them.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding the children's return to Tasmania, the arrangements for the father's contact, and the mother's compliance with supervised contact procedures. Additionally, the court needed to address the provision of information to the parties about their obligations and the potential consequences of contravening the orders, as well as the preparation of a family report.

Benjamin J ordered the mother to return the children to Tasmania by a specified date. The father was granted supervised time with the children at a designated contact service, with the timing to be determined by the service's coordinator. The court also mandated that the mother contact and attend assessments with the children's contact service and comply with its rules and directions. Furthermore, both parties were directed to engage with Family Consultants for the preparation of a family report, and to attend all scheduled appointments. Costs were reserved.