Orenstein and Maas

This matter concerned an application before Judge Altobelli concerning the welfare of two children, [X] and [Y]. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for the children, with the orders indicating a significant shift in the children's primary residence and parental responsibility.

The court was required to determine the interim living arrangements for the children, including who would have primary care and parental responsibility, and the nature and supervision of the Mother's time with the children. Further issues included the Mother's compliance with medical treatment and her ability to care for the children, as well as drug screening requirements for both parents. The court also needed to address the potential for future unsupervised time for the Mother and ensure the children's safety from violence.

Judge Altobelli made orders reflecting a determination that the children should live with the Father and that he should have sole parental responsibility. The Mother was ordered to deliver the children to the Father within 72 hours. Her time with the children was to be supervised by specific individuals, and she was required to continue medical treatment and provide authorities for the release of information regarding her capacity to care for the children. The orders also stipulated drug screening for the Mother and required both parents to ensure the children were not exposed to violence. Provisions were made for mediation to discuss increased unsupervised time for the Mother if her treating psychiatrists deemed her capable.