Sipos and Marsden (No 2)

In the matter of *Sipos and Marsden (No 2)*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia considered orders relating to children. The dispute concerned the specific terms of parenting orders and the associated factual matrix, including the particulars of obligations and potential consequences of contravention.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders to be made concerning the children, taking into account the information presented by the Independent Children’s Lawyer. This involved considering the particulars of the obligations created by the orders, the consequences of contravention, and the support available to assist parties in complying with the orders, as stipulated by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

Benjamin J made orders in terms of Exhibit “1”, which was prepared and tendered by the Independent Children’s Lawyer. These orders incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing the particulars of obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance available for compliance, as required by the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). All extant applications were dismissed, save for any costs applications, which were to be dealt with according to the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth). Subpoenaed documents and exhibits were to be returned, with the exception of Exhibit “1”. The court also certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel to attend, pursuant to Rule 19.50 of the *Family Law Rules 2004* (Cth).