Dimer and Dimer

In the matter of *Dimer and Dimer*, Barry J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting arrangements for the parties' children, R and P. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's residence, time spent with each parent, and the preparation of a family report.

The court was required to determine the interim parenting orders for the children, R and P, and to make directions for the preparation of a family report. Specifically, the court needed to establish the terms of the family report, including the nomination of the report writer and the sharing of its costs, as well as the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent during Term 4 of 2009.

Barry J ordered that a family report be prepared by a nominated report writer, with the father to nominate three candidates and the mother to select one within a specified timeframe. The parties were directed to share the cost of the report equally and to ensure the children attended all necessary appointments. The court also made interim orders for the children's residence and time with each parent, with R to continue residing with the father and attending his school, while both children were to spend specified weekends with the other parent during Term 4. The proceedings were adjourned to a later date for further consideration.