WILEY & WOMACK

The case of *Wiley & Womack* concerned an application for interim parenting orders. The dispute involved allegations of past violence by the father, as well as his history of mental health and drug abuse issues. The mother also had a history of mental health and drug abuse issues. The matter came before Altobelli J.

The primary legal issue before the court was to assess the risk of harm to the children and to determine what interim parenting orders, if any, were appropriate in light of the parents' respective histories and the potential risks involved. The court was required to balance the children's best interests with the capacity of each parent to provide a safe and stable environment.

Altobelli J considered the evidence presented regarding the parents' past behaviours and their current circumstances. The court applied the principles of assessing risk of harm to children in parenting proceedings, which involves a careful evaluation of past conduct, current capacity, and the potential for future harm. The judge's reasoning focused on ensuring the immediate safety and welfare of the children while acknowledging the complexities of the parents' personal histories.

The court made interim orders that reflected its assessment of the risks and the children's best interests.