Sarraff and Sarraff (No 2)

In *Sarraff and Sarraff (No 2)*, Jordan J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the living arrangements and parental responsibility for two children, B and M. The dispute involved the parents' relationship and the children's welfare, with previous orders for the children to spend time and communicate with their Father being discharged. The court also addressed restrictions on contact between a Mr A, the Mother, and the children, and made provisions for the children's counselling and the Father's psychotherapy.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children, B and M, in light of the circumstances presented. This included deciding where the children should live, who should have parental responsibility, and the extent to which the Father should have contact or communication with them. The court also considered the need for professional assistance to ensure compliance with its orders and to support the parties in managing the children's welfare and property matters.

Jordan J ordered that the children live with the Mother and that she have sole parental responsibility. All previous orders for the children to spend time and communicate with the Father were discharged, with the Father permitted to communicate by letter only after review by the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The court also discharged previous orders restricting contact between Mr A and the Mother, and Mr A and the children. Further orders included the Mother arranging counselling for the children, the Father undertaking psychotherapy as recommended, and the appointment of a Family Consultant to assist with compliance. The Father's application in a case was dismissed, and other applications were referred to a Registrar. The orders incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing obligations, consequences of contravention, and sources of assistance.