COOLEN & COOLEN

In *Coolen & Coolen*, the father sought interim orders for the mother to relocate the child's residence back to a former living region. The matter came before Newbrun J in the Family Court of Australia.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to make an interim order for the relocation of the child's residence, and if so, what orders were in the best interests of the child.

Newbrun J considered the paramountcy of the child's best interests in determining the application. The court's reasoning focused on the evidence presented regarding the child's current circumstances and the potential impact of any relocation on their well-being. The judge applied the principles of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) concerning interim parenting orders, emphasising the need for stability and the avoidance of disruption to the child's life unless clearly justified by their best interests.

The application for the father's proposed interim relocation order was not made.