Makeva and Chadli (No. 2)

This matter concerned an application before Bennett J in the Family Court of Australia, relating to parenting orders for five children. The dispute involved the specific arrangements for the children's time and communication with their parents, as well as the practicalities of changeovers and the disclosure of documents.

The court was required to determine the terms of parenting orders concerning the time the children would spend with each parent, including arrangements during school holidays. Further issues included the location and method of changeovers between parents, the disclosure and photocopying of documents produced under subpoena, and the inclusion of a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders. The court also considered the liberty to apply for variation or setting aside of the orders and the listing of the matter for directions for trial.

Bennett J made orders that the previously made orders of 7th November 2011 would remain in full force and effect. Specific arrangements were detailed for the children's time with the Wife and the Husband, particularly during school term holidays, with changeovers to occur at a designated contact service and police station as specified. The court also ordered the release of subpoenaed documents to all parties for inspection and photocopying, with specific restrictions on documents from the Department of Human Services. A fact sheet, detailing the particulars of the orders, obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance available, was to be attached to and included within the orders. Liberty to apply was reserved to the parties, and the matter was listed for mention for directions for trial.