Karllsson and Karllsson

This case involved an application for interim parenting orders between Ms Karllsson (the mother) and Mr Karllsson (the father) concerning their two children, B and C. The parties had separated in September 2010, and the mother initiated proceedings in the Family Court of Australia in January 2013. Both parties advanced separate proposals for the children's living arrangements pending the final determination of the proceedings.

The primary legal issue before the court was to determine the interim living arrangements for the children, B and C, in accordance with the paramount consideration of their best interests. This required the court to consider the various proposals put forward by each parent and to make orders that would best serve the children's welfare until final orders could be made. The court was also required to consider the Family Assessment Report, which was to be prepared in accordance with relevant sections of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

In reaching its decision, the court applied the principles outlined in sections 60CA and 60CC of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which mandate that the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. The court considered the information presented, including the Family Assessment Report, and the specific circumstances of the children and the parties. The court's reasoning led to the making of detailed interim orders regarding the children's time with each parent, including specific arrangements for school terms, school holidays, and significant dates.

The court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility and established a schedule for the children to live with the father during specific periods, including alternate weekends and Wednesdays during school terms, and defined periods during school holidays. The children were to live with the mother at all other times, subject to specific exceptions for significant dates such as birthdays and Christmas. The court also made provisions for telephone communication between the children and the non-resident parent and dismissed all Applications in a Case.