Pachas and Edlington

This matter came before Judge Kirton concerning parenting orders for two children. The dispute involved variations to existing final parenting orders and arrangements for the children's time with the applicant, including holiday periods and changeovers.

The court was required to determine several issues, including whether to vary specific aspects of the final parenting orders, particularly concerning the applicant's collection of the children and the location of changeovers. The court also needed to establish interim time arrangements for the children during the July 2018 school holidays and address the respondent's application to relocate with the children to Queensland. Furthermore, the court was tasked with making orders for the preparation of a Family Report to assist in determining the children's best interests.

In its reasoning, the court made several variations to the existing final parenting orders, including adjusting the applicant's collection time for the children on Thursdays and replacing a specific changeover location. Interim holiday arrangements were also set, with specific collection and return times and locations. The court ordered the parties to attend upon a Family Consultant for the preparation of a Family Report, outlining the specific matters the report should address, including the children's views, relevant sections of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), the likely effect of proposed orders, and the respondent's relocation application. The court also issued an injunction restraining both parties from denigrating the other parent in the presence or hearing of the children and from discussing the proceedings with them.

The court ordered that the matter be adjourned to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia for a mention on 12 September 2018. The final parenting orders dated 3 August 2011 were to remain in force, subject to the specified variations. The court also ordered the preparation of a Family Report by 15 August 2018, with detailed instructions regarding its content and the parties' cooperation with the Family Consultant.