Rose and Barwon

This matter came before Barry J of the Family Court of Australia concerning parenting orders for the children D and T. The dispute involved arrangements for the children's time with their Mother and the preparation of a Family Report.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of the children's time with their Mother, including the dates, times, and locations for changeovers. Additionally, the court needed to make orders regarding the preparation of a Family Report by a Family Consultant, including the consultant's access to documents and the parties' obligations to facilitate the report's preparation. The court also considered the liberty of the maternal step-grandfather to telephone the children.

By consent, the court made orders detailing the children's time with their Mother for specific weekends in May 2010, including provisions for changeovers and the presence of the Father's sister as his representative on one occasion. The court also granted the maternal step-grandfather liberty to telephone the children on two specified evenings. Further orders directed the preparation of a Family Report by Ms D, a Family Consultant, granting her leave to review filed and subpoenaed documents and requiring the parties to ensure the children attend all necessary appointments. The orders also included standard provisions regarding the obligations and consequences of contravening parenting orders, as set out in an annexed document. The court also requested Legal Aid Queensland convene a conference to address outstanding issues and requested the Family Consultant, if possible, attend the parties' residences for the report's preparation. The proceedings were adjourned for case management review and trial directions.