KELLY & HUNTER

This matter concerned an application before Judge Burchardt in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved the parents' relationship with their children, X, Y, and Z, and the arrangements for their care and well-being. The court's orders addressed the commencement of family therapy, the involvement of the Independent Children's Lawyer, parental attendance at extracurricular activities, and the timing of time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate orders for the children's welfare, particularly in light of the need for family therapy and the involvement of external agencies. The orders reflect a focus on facilitating therapeutic intervention and ensuring the children's continued engagement with their parents and extracurricular activities. The court also considered the potential need for intervention by the Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria.

In reaching its decision, the court made orders that suspended a previous order and mandated the commencement of family therapy with a nominated organisation. The Independent Children's Lawyer was granted liberty to liaise with relevant therapeutic services. The court also made specific provisions for parental involvement in the children's activities and set commencement dates for time spent with each parent. Furthermore, the court requested the intervention of the Department of Health and Human Services and authorised the provision of relevant documentation to that department.