Keeper and Keeper

In *Keeper and Keeper*, Barry J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning telephone communications between the Father and his three children, D, E, and K. The dispute concerned the arrangements for the Father to communicate with the children, particularly given his incarceration.

The court was required to determine the specific terms and frequency of telephone contact the Father would have with the children, both during his period of weekend release and in the interim. The court also needed to address the facilitation of these communications, including the provision of information regarding the Father's release arrangements and the potential for updated family reports.

Barry J ordered that the Father would have telephone communications with the children on agreed days and times, with the Mother to ensure the children's availability. If agreement could not be reached, the Father was permitted to call once every four weeks on Tuesdays between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm Queensland time. Further provisions detailed arrangements for the children to call the Father during his weekend release, specifying times and days, and including a specific order for Christmas Day contact. The Father was also ordered to provide information regarding his release and parole arrangements to the Mother and the Independent Children's Lawyer. The court also directed that an updated Family Report be obtained following the Father's release from jail.