DARVISH & DARVISH

In the matter of DARVISH & DARVISH, Hannam J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning parenting orders for the children of the relationship. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was excused from further attendance.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, including the preparation of a Family Report by a family consultant. The report was to consider various factors, such as the children's relationships with each parent and other significant persons, the likely impact of proposed changes in circumstances, and the parents' capacity to meet the children's needs. The court also had to address the particulars of parental obligations and the consequences of contravening the orders.

Hannam J ordered that the parties and children attend upon a family consultant for the preparation of a Family Report, with specific considerations outlined for the report's scope, including the benefit of meaningful relationships with both parents, the children's views, and the parents' capacity. The proceedings were to be relisted after the report's release. The court also made specific orders regarding the children's time with their father during an upcoming school holiday period and for subsequent school holidays, and suspended existing alternate weekend arrangements during these periods. Furthermore, the court ordered the parties to complete documentation for a Keep-In-Contact program and included particulars of obligations and consequences for contravention of the orders pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*.