Krum and Krum

The Family Court of Australia, presided over by Loughnan J, considered proceedings between Ms Krum (applicant) and Mr Krum (respondent) concerning their two children, B and C. The central dispute involved the mother's proposed relocation overseas with the children, which had previously been opposed by the court. Following an appeal and remittal, the matter was listed for a five-day hearing.

The primary legal issue before the court was the relocation of the children to Country D with their mother. However, at the close of the mother's case, the parties reached a resolution on this central issue and spent the hearing day finalising the remaining arrangements. The court was therefore required to make orders reflecting this agreement.

Loughnan J noted that the parties had effectively retaken responsibility for their children's arrangements by reaching a settlement. The court made orders by consent, incorporating the parties' agreement for the children to relocate to Country D with the mother, and also noting the parties' wishes regarding communication and the children's future preferences. The court also ordered that the parties equally bear the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer, totalling $10,049.00, to be paid within 21 days.