WOODS & HENDRY

This matter concerned an application for interim parenting orders in the Family Court of Australia. The applicants, Woods and Hendry, sought orders regarding the future care arrangements for their children.

The primary legal issue before the Court was to determine the best interests of the children in the context of interim parenting arrangements. This required the Court to consider various factors relevant to the children's welfare and to make orders that would promote their best interests pending a final determination of the proceedings.

Newbrun J applied the principles enshrined in the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) concerning the paramountcy of the child's best interests. The Court considered evidence presented by the parties regarding the children's physical and psychological well-being, their relationship with each parent, and the capacity of each parent to provide care. The Court's reasoning focused on ensuring stability and continuity for the children during the interim period, balancing the competing claims of the parents while prioritising the children's needs.

The Court made interim orders for the care and welfare of the children.