Manrow and Manrow

In the matter of Manrow and Manrow, Aldridge J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made orders by consent between the parties. The dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the children of the marriage, specifically regarding the wife's application to remove the children from Australia for a holiday and the husband's potential overseas travel with the children.

The court was required to determine whether to grant consent orders reflecting the parties' settlement, permit the wife to temporarily remove the children from Australia for a holiday, and address the husband's application for an adjournment. The court also needed to ensure compliance with the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) regarding information about family services and the consequences of contravening court orders.

Aldridge J made orders by consent in accordance with the terms of settlement and consent orders agreed upon by the parties. The court also granted the wife leave to remove the children from the Commonwealth of Australia temporarily for a holiday to Fiji between 4 and 14 July 2014. Further, the husband's application for an adjournment was granted, with the matter to be listed for mention on 11 August 2014, and directions were given for the filing and service of material. The court also issued a Fact Sheet pursuant to s 62B and s 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act, outlining available services and the consequences of contravening the orders.