NAGEL & CLAY

In the matter of *Nagel & Clay*, Rees J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning the living arrangements for three children. The dispute centred on the specific times and conditions under which the children would reside with each parent.

The court was required to determine the parenting orders that would best serve the interests of the children, specifically addressing the schedule of time spent with each parent and the practical arrangements for changeovers. This involved considering the provisions of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), including sections relating to parenting orders and their contravention.

Rees J made orders for the children to live with the father on specific days and times within a two-week cycle, including mid-week overnight stays and weekend periods. At all other times, the children were to live with the mother. The orders also stipulated detailed changeover arrangements, requiring the mother to deliver and collect the children from the father's residence, with an endeavour for the father's sister to be present rather than the father himself during these transitions. Furthermore, the court incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance, pursuant to ss 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).