PICKFORD & PICKFORD

In the matter of Pickford & Pickford, Rees J made orders concerning the living arrangements and time spent with the children X and Y. The proceedings involved an application to vary a previous order made on 29 July 2019.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's residence and time with each parent, including provisions for regular contact, school holidays, and significant dates such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Christmas. The court also considered the application to vary an existing order.

Rees J ordered that the children live with the mother and detailed a specific schedule for the father's time with the children, encompassing fortnightly weekends, specific periods during school holidays, and alternating arrangements for Christmas. Provisions were also made to ensure the children spend Mother's Day and Father's Day with the respective parents, suspending the general orders if necessary. The court dismissed the application to vary the order of 29 July 2019. Further, the court incorporated particulars of obligations, consequences of contravention, and support services into the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).