Naczek and Dowler (No. 3)

In *Naczek and Dowler (No. 3)*, Justice Cronin of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered orders relating to children's communication and time with their parents. The proceedings involved the husband, the wife, and an Independent Children’s Lawyer, with the dispute centering on arrangements for the children, N and L.

The court was required to determine the terms of communication between the husband and the children, and the husband's time with the children. This included specifying the frequency and method of communication, as well as the periods during which the husband would spend time with the children. The court also had to consider the terms of communication during school holidays and the practical arrangements for the transfer of the children between parents.

Justice Cronin made orders by consent, suspending a previous court order and establishing a detailed schedule for the husband's communication with the children via their school. The orders also set out specific periods for the husband to spend time with the children in Australia, with provisions for agreed-upon alternatives. Importantly, the court included a fact sheet detailing the obligations created by the orders, the consequences of contravention, and sources of assistance, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation. The matter was adjourned for final judgment after the parties and the Independent Children’s Lawyer were to file submissions.