Siddons and Siddons

In the matter of *Siddons and Siddons*, Cronin J of the Family Court of Australia considered orders concerning the time spent by the father with the children X, Y, and Z. The dispute involved the specific arrangements for the children's time with their father, particularly during a defined period.

The court was required to determine the terms of the father's time with the children, including the specific dates and times of contact, and to make consequential orders regarding the filing of affidavits, the preparation of a family report, and costs. The court also had to consider the inclusion of a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

Cronin J discharged previous orders and made new orders for the father to spend time with the children on a series of specified dates and times between December 2018 and January 2019. The court also stipulated the locations for the handover and return of the children, with an exception for Christmas Day. Further, the court ordered the adjournment of outstanding applications for final orders, directed the parties to file further affidavits regarding subsequent events, and mandated an updated family report from Ms E to consider these developments. The parents were ordered to equally pay the costs of Ms E's attendance and report.