Cryall and Peterman (No 3)

In *Cryall and Peterman (No 3)*, Loughnan JR of the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia considered interim parenting orders concerning three children, [D], [M], and [T]. The dispute involved the living arrangements for the children and the conduct of the parents.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim living arrangements for the children, the need for an Independent Children’s Lawyer, and whether injunctive relief was necessary to regulate the parents' behaviour. The court also considered the potential appointment of a Chapter 15 Court Expert.

Loughnan JR made orders for a shared parenting arrangement, alternating between the parents on a weekly basis, with specific provisions for the children’s movement between households. The court also appointed an Independent Children’s Lawyer to represent the children's interests and directed the parties to facilitate the lawyer's work. Crucially, the court granted an injunction restraining both parents from consuming illegal drugs, consuming alcohol when the children were in their care or within six hours prior, denigrating each other in the children's presence, or discussing the proceedings with the children. The matter was adjourned for further consideration, with the court noting its intention to revisit the children's living arrangements.