Segner and Segner

In *Segner and Segner*, Judge Kirton of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made interim parenting orders concerning the children [X], [Y], and [Z]. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for the children's living arrangements and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the terms of interim parenting orders, including the children's primary residence, the time they would spend with the Respondent Mother, and any conditions to be attached to that time. Additionally, the court needed to consider orders regarding the parties' conduct towards each other and the children, as well as the location of changeovers.

The court made interim orders by consent of the parties. The children were ordered to live with the Applicant Father and spend time with the Respondent Mother each weekend. Crucially, the children's time with the Respondent Mother was conditional upon her not bringing her partner, Mr D, into contact with the children. The parties were also restrained from denigrating each other or discussing the proceedings with the children. Changeovers were to occur in a specific carpark or at the children's school. The court noted that the particulars of the obligations and consequences of contravention were set out in an annexure, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The matter was adjourned for a mention.