Pagett and Pagett

This matter concerned orders made by Rees J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia concerning the living arrangements and time spent with the children, X and Y, by their parents. The dispute revolved around the specific terms of these arrangements, including where the children would live, the nature and frequency of their time with each parent, and various conditions relating to their care and well-being.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding the children's residence and the time they would spend with each parent. This included establishing the details of the children's living arrangements, the schedule for time spent with the mother, and imposing conditions on both parents concerning alcohol consumption, drug testing, and communication with the children. Furthermore, the court needed to make orders regarding the children's psychotherapy, access to medical information, and communication with their school.

Rees J made orders pending further direction, stipulating that the children, X and Y, would live with the father. The mother was granted specific periods of time with the children during school holidays and on weekends in Brisbane, subject to certain notice requirements. The court also imposed conditions that the children sleep in the same home as the maternal grandparents when with the mother, and that neither parent consume alcohol while the children are in their care. Additionally, orders were made for regular drug screening for both parents, electronic contact between the children and the non-resident parent, and the commencement of psychotherapy for Y. The father was also directed to ensure the mother had access to the children's medical and school information.