HEROUZ & HEROUZ

This matter concerned an application by the mother regarding parenting orders for the children, D, E, and F, with the father. The proceedings were before Rees J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, including the frequency and duration of contact during school terms and holidays. Further issues included the children's communication with the non-resident parent, the allocation of Christmas and Mother's Day/Father's Day periods, and whether the father should be restrained from attending the children's extracurricular activities. The court also considered an application by the mother to restrain the father from discussing the proceedings with the children.

Rees J made detailed orders concerning the children's time with the father, specifying alternate weekend arrangements during school terms and varying periods during school holidays, including specific provisions for Christmas holidays from 2018 onwards. The court also ordered that the children telephone the father on specified days when not with him. Special provisions were made for Christmas Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day to ensure the children spend time with each parent on these significant occasions. The court ordered that neither parent discuss the proceedings with the children, save to explain the effect of the orders. The mother's application to restrain the father from attending extracurricular activities was dismissed.