VINE & VINE

This matter came before Judge Brown concerning parenting arrangements for the children X, Y, and Z. The dispute involved the father and mother of the children, who were seeking to resolve issues related to their care and welfare.

The court was required to determine the interim parenting orders for the children, including their living arrangements and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer. Additionally, the court needed to address the preparation of a family assessment report and the costs associated with it, as well as the continuation of family therapy and co-parenting mediation.

Judge Brown ordered that an updated family assessment report be prepared by Ms R prior to 10 August 2015, with the costs initially borne by the father, subject to adjustment at trial. An Independent Children's Lawyer was appointed to represent the interests of the children, with relevant documents to be forwarded to the Legal Services Commission of South Australia within seven days. The court varied existing orders to provide for a week-about living arrangement for children Y and Z with their parents, with exchanges to occur at school on Mondays where possible. Child X's living arrangements were also modified to align with the week-about schedule of Y and Z. The parties and child X were ordered to continue attending family therapy and co-parenting mediation with Ms S, and the mother's solicitors were directed to provide Ms S with a copy of the orders and request she explain their import to X. Further consideration of the matter was adjourned to 5 May 2015.