Markwell and Solberg and Anor (No.2)

In *Markwell and Solberg and Anor (No.2)*, Judge Hughes of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered applications by the mother concerning parenting orders and a stay of those orders pending appeal. The proceedings involved disputes over the time the children would spend with each parent and related matters, including handover arrangements and geographical restrictions.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the mother's application for a stay of the parenting orders made on 30 June 2020. Additionally, the court had to make orders regarding the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, including handover locations and times, and to address applications for costs. The court also considered orders restraining parents from taking the children outside of the ACT and NSW without consent and obligations regarding notifications to authorities.

Judge Hughes dismissed the mother's application for a stay of the previous orders. The court then made detailed orders concerning the children's time with each parent, specifying handover arrangements and commencing dates for the father's time with one child. The court also imposed restrictions on the geographical movement of the children and outlined procedures for parents to follow if they notified authorities about potential abuse or neglect. The court also extended the time for the mother to file an application related to property settlement and set a timetable for submissions regarding costs orders sought against the mother.