Moose and Moose

In the matter of *Moose and Moose*, Bell J of the Family Court of Australia considered a dispute concerning the parenting arrangements for two children, J and S, born in December 1997. The proceedings involved an application by the mother for orders regarding the children's residence and parental responsibility, and the father's contact with them.

The primary legal issues before the Court were the determination of which parent the children should live with, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the nature and extent of the father's time with the children, including the conditions under which such contact should occur. The Court was also required to consider the provisions of sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation concerning the particulars of obligations and the consequences of contravention of parenting orders.

Bell J ordered that the children, J and S, live with the mother and that the mother have sole parental responsibility for them. The Court further ordered that the children spend time with the father under supervision at the L Contact Centre on the last Saturday or Sunday of each calendar month for a period of two hours. To facilitate this supervised contact, both parties were directed to comply with appointments, rules, and directions of the L Contact Centre staff. Pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B, the Court also ordered that a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and available assistance be attached to and included within the orders.