RAICH & RAICH

In the matter of *Raich & Raich*, Judge Scarlett of the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the father (the applicant) and the mother (the respondent) concerning parenting orders for their two children. The dispute involved the children's residence and the allocation of parental responsibility, with the respondent seeking a change of venue to the Newcastle Registry.

The court was required to determine whether to make interim orders for equal shared parental responsibility and to establish specific living arrangements and time arrangements for the children with each parent. Additionally, the court had to consider the respondent's application for a change of venue to Newcastle, where the children resided with her.

Judge Scarlett made interim orders that the parents were to have equal shared parental responsibility for the children, who were to live with the mother. The father was granted specific time with the children during school holidays and on certain weekends, with provisions for travel costs and communication. The court also made orders restraining the parents from criticising each other in the children's presence.

Ultimately, the proceedings were transferred to the Newcastle Registry of the Court. The parties were also ordered to attend upon a Family Consultant for the preparation of a Family Report concerning the children's care, welfare, and development.