DARWISH & DARWISH

In DARWISH & DARWISH, the parties were the Father and Mother, and the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for their children, specifically during school holiday periods. The matter came before Hannam J.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent during school holidays, including the division of Term 1, 2, and 3 holidays, and the Term 4 holidays. Additionally, the court needed to address the suspension and recommencement of existing alternate weekend arrangements and specific time with one child, Sebastian. The court also considered arrangements for public holidays such as Easter Sunday and Monday, Father's Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, and whether to include particulars of obligations and consequences for contravention of the orders.

Hannam J made orders pending further order, adopting the Minutes of Orders Sought by the Respondent Father. These orders detailed the division of school holidays, suspending existing weekend and specific child contact arrangements during these periods and outlining their recommencement. The court also specified time arrangements for public holidays, ensuring both parents had dedicated time with the children. Pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), particulars of obligations and consequences for contravention were included. The court reserved costs, discharged the order for an Independent Children’s Lawyer, and directed the parties to mediate the matters in dispute, sharing the costs equally. If mediation resulted in a settlement, parties were granted leave to file consent orders for potential chambers orders and removal from the active list. If no settlement was reached, the matter was adjourned for further directions.