Massey and Montgomery

In *Massey and Montgomery*, heard by Judge Harland, the proceedings concerned parenting orders for two children. The dispute revolved around the living arrangements and parental responsibilities for the children, X and Y.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding the children's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the nature and extent of the father's time with the children. Additionally, the court needed to address the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the process for the children to understand and adjust to the new arrangements.

The orders were made by consent of the parties. The court discharged all previous parenting orders and ordered that the children live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility. The father's time with the children was significantly restricted to supervised contact on specific Saturdays, with the father responsible for engaging and paying a professional supervisor. The supervisor was required to arrange changeovers with the mother. The Independent Children's Lawyer was directed to explain the orders to the children and was to be discharged in 30 days. The court also noted that a fact sheet detailing the obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance was attached to the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).