Hourd and Hourd

In the matter of *Hourd and Hourd*, Loughnan JR considered parenting arrangements for two children, C and L. The dispute concerned the living arrangements and time spent by the children with their mother, with specific conditions imposed on the mother's time with the children.

The court was required to determine the appropriate living arrangements for the children, including the extent and nature of the mother's time with them. A key issue was the supervision of the mother's time with the children and whether she should be restrained from relocating the children from her current address when they were in her care. The court also addressed the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer and the provision of legal representation for the children.

Loughnan JR ordered that the children's living arrangements be in accordance with a specific Parenting Plan, with the crucial addition that the mother's time with the children was to be supervised by either the maternal grandmother or grandfather, or another agreed-upon person. The mother was also restrained from moving the children from her current residence when they were with her. The court appointed an Independent Children's Lawyer and requested the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales to arrange representation for the children, directing both parties to provide relevant documents to Legal Aid. The proceedings were to be expedited, with a recommendation for a Less Adversarial Trial. Costs were reserved.