Morelli and Morelli

In the matter of *Morelli and Morelli*, heard by Johns J, the dispute concerned interim parenting orders regarding the transport of the child of the marriage. The wife sought permission to transport the child in her motor vehicle, a request that was contested by the husband.

The central legal issue before the court was whether the wife should be permitted to transport the child, and if so, under what conditions, given concerns raised about her alcohol consumption. The court was required to balance the child's best interests with the practicalities of the parents' arrangements.

Johns J made orders that, subject to the wife fitting an Interlock alcohol test unit to her vehicle at her own expense (with the husband's contribution to be determined later), she would be permitted to transport the child. Additionally, the wife was restrained from consuming alcohol for 12 hours prior to driving. All other interim applications were adjourned to a later date.