Cutler and Weeton

In the matter of *Cutler and Weeton*, Aldridge J of the Family Court of Australia considered interim parenting and property orders. The dispute concerned the occupation of a property and the living arrangements and time spent with the parties' children, D and E.

The court was required to determine whether to grant exclusive occupation of the parties' home to the mother, Ms Weeton, and to make orders regarding the residence and time spent with the children, D and E, pending further court determination. The court also considered the notification requirements for interstate travel with the children.

Aldridge J applied section 114(1)(f) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to grant Ms Weeton exclusive occupation of the property at B Street, C Town, requiring Mr Cutler to vacate the premises in good order and condition. The court ordered that the children, D and E, live with their mother pending further order, and established a schedule for the children to spend time with their father during school terms. The court also made a consent order requiring each parent to notify the other 48 hours prior to any intention to take the children interstate.

The court adjourned the balance of outstanding interim matters to a later date and reserved costs in respect of the interim parenting proceedings.