GRESHAM & GRESHAM

In the matter of *Gresham & Gresham*, Forrest J considered allegations of contravention of parenting orders by the father, and also applications to vary existing orders concerning the mother's communication with the children and specific issues relating to their upbringing. The proceedings involved allegations that the father had contravened orders on four occasions without reasonable excuse.

The court was required to determine whether the father had contravened the parenting orders as alleged and, if so, whether he had done so without reasonable excuse. Additionally, the court considered the mother's application to vary the existing orders regarding her telephone communication with the children, and a specific issue concerning the father's ability to take the children to church services.

Forrest J found that the father had contravened the parenting orders on four counts without reasonable excuse. In light of these findings, the court ordered both the mother and the father to attend and complete a post-separation parenting orders program within six months, with each party responsible for arranging and evidencing their completion. The court also varied the primary orders concerning the children's communication with the mother, establishing specific times and methods for calls, and stipulating that the father must facilitate these communications and ensure the children have privacy. Furthermore, the court permitted the father to continue taking the children to church services notwithstanding the primary orders. The application for contravention was otherwise dismissed.