Olson and Kopp (No. 2)

In the Family Court of Australia, Justice Murphy considered parenting orders concerning the children L and M. The proceedings involved the father and mother, with the court seeking to facilitate compliance with existing parenting arrangements and address potential contraventions.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of the father's time with the children, including the commencement and conclusion of those periods, and the method of changeover. Additionally, the court needed to ensure that the parties were aware of their obligations under the parenting orders and the potential consequences of contravention, as well as the resources available to assist them.

Justice Murphy ordered that a Family Consultant provide assistance to the parties in relation to compliance with the parenting orders, with a request for a written or oral report at a future hearing. The court also discharged and replaced a previous paragraph of the Minutes of Consent with new orders detailing the father's time with the children, including specific dates and alternate weekend arrangements, and outlining the changeover procedures during school terms and holidays. Furthermore, the court incorporated a Fact Sheet into the orders, detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and assistance available to the parties. The matter was adjourned for further mention.