Paulen and Brider

In the matter of *Paulen and Brider*, heard by Barry J in the Family Court of Australia, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, R and A. The father sought to spend time with the children, and the court was required to make orders regarding this contact.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination of appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, specifically the father's time with them. The court also considered the need to re-open proceedings for further evidence and to list the matter for a further trial.

His Honour made orders for the father to spend time with the children each week from Saturday 9.00 am until Sunday 5.00 pm, with changeovers at a specified centre, commencing on 28 August 2010. The court further ordered that the proceedings be re-opened for further evidence and listed for a further trial. Pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA(2) of the relevant legislation, the orders included particulars of obligations, consequences of contravention, and details of assistance available to the parties, as set out in an annexed document.