Vincent and Foreman

In proceedings before the Honourable Justice Burr, the court considered orders concerning the children B and C. The dispute involved the father and mother of the children, with allegations of sexual abuse by a third party, D, and concerns regarding the mother's interactions with the children and other individuals.

The court was required to determine appropriate interim arrangements for the children's care and welfare, including their living arrangements, contact with specific individuals, and the need for therapeutic intervention. Further, the court needed to gather information relevant to the allegations of sexual abuse and the children's overall development and well-being.

The court made several orders, including the immediate delivery of the children into the mother's care, subject to significant restrictions on her contact with D and Mr E. The mother was also ordered to ensure the children engaged in counselling and therapy, with information to be provided to the father. A family consultant was directed to prepare a report on matters relevant to the children's care, welfare, and development, including interviews with the parties and Mr E, observed interactions, and recommendations for interim and long-term arrangements. The court also ordered the mother to provide authorities for the Independent Children's Lawyer to obtain information from the children's school and health service, and to file affidavits from these and other professionals detailing advice given in September 2011 concerning allegations of sexual abuse. Additionally, the Independent Children's Lawyer was granted leave to issue subpoenas for documents from Families SA and the South Australian Police. Finally, existing orders from 2006 were varied to include the child C.