Church and Hynes

In *Church and Hynes*, heard by Judge Middleton, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for two children, [X] and [Y]. The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children and the specific arrangements for their time with each parent, as well as address concerns regarding the mother's alcohol use.

The court's reasoning focused on establishing a stable living arrangement for the children with the father, while also facilitating contact with the mother. A key element of the decision involved mandating that the mother undergo Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (CDT) testing to assess alcohol abuse, with the results to be provided to the father's solicitor. The court also ordered that the children be separately represented and directed both parties to provide relevant documentation to the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales.

The final orders stipulated that the children would live with the father and provided a detailed schedule for the mother's time with them, including specific days and times. The mother was also ordered to collect and return the children to the father's residence for these periods. Existing orders from 7 November 2017 were to remain in force, and the matter was adjourned for a directions hearing.