Grant and Kennox

The parties in this matter were Grant and Kennox, with the dispute concerning parenting orders. The decision was made by Justice Murphy of the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine how to facilitate compliance with existing parenting orders and to address concerns regarding potential drug use. Specifically, the court considered the role of a Family Consultant in assisting the parties and the necessity of drug screening for the parties.

Justice Murphy ordered an adjournment to the Magellan Directions List to allow for further steps to be taken. Pursuant to section 65L of the *Family Law Act 1975*, a Family Consultant was directed to provide assistance to the parties in complying with the parenting orders, with a request that Ms O continue in that role. A supplementary report from Ms O was to be prepared and made available for the adjourned hearing. Furthermore, the parties were ordered to cooperate with reasonable requests from the Independent Children's Lawyer for random drug screenings.