SUMMERVILLE & AUSTIN

In the matter of Summerville & Austin, heard before Judge Scarlett, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for two children, X and Y. The Applicant father sought orders for the children to spend time with him.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's time with the Applicant father, including the frequency and duration of that time. The court also needed to set a timetable for the final hearing, including deadlines for filing evidence and determining the need for cross-examination of a Family Consultant.

The court made orders for the children to spend time with the Applicant father during school terms, specifically from immediately after school each Thursday until the commencement of school on Friday, and on alternate weekends from Friday after school until Sunday at 7:00 pm. Further times could be agreed in writing by the parties. The court also scheduled the final hearing for 12 and 13 April 2016, with directions for the Applicant to pay the setting-down fee, for parties to file and serve affidavits by 1 April 2016, and for parties to advise the court by 1 March 2016 if the Family Consultant would be required for cross-examination. Any application for costs was to be made within 28 days by written submissions.