Petrovic and Petrovic

In the matter of *Petrovic and Petrovic*, heard by Barry J, the dispute concerned parenting orders and the welfare of two children, M and N. The proceedings involved applications by the Mother and the Father, with an Independent Children’s Lawyer appointed to represent the children's interests.

The court was required to determine the terms of parenting orders, specifically concerning the Father's contact with the children, and to make directions regarding psychiatric assessments of the children. The court also needed to ensure that the parties were adequately informed of their obligations and the potential consequences of contravening the orders.

Barry J ordered that the Independent Children’s Lawyer facilitate psychiatric assessments, including providing relevant documents to the psychiatrist and arranging payment of fees, subject to Legal Aid Queensland approval. The court also ordered that the Father have no contact with the children except with the Mother's written permission or a court order, continuing an existing order from Justice Jordan. Furthermore, the court directed that a document detailing the obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance be annexed to the parenting orders. The Mother's application was adjourned to the Judicial Duty List.