YARBOROUGH & YARBOROUGH

In *Yarborough & Yarborough*, heard by Neville J, the proceedings concerned an interim parenting application arising from allegations of possible sexual abuse of the children. The Department of Communities and Justice had conducted an investigation into these allegations, and the court was required to determine the appropriate interim arrangements for the children's time with the parent.

The central legal issue before the court was whether there was an unacceptable risk to the children, necessitating specific interim orders regarding their contact with the parent. This involved assessing the information available, including the findings of the departmental investigation, to determine the level of supervision required for any contact.

Neville J reasoned that, given the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, it was necessary to implement measures to protect the children. The court ordered that the parent's time with the older two children would be supervised. Furthermore, the court ordered that Facetime communication would be permitted between the parent and the older two children, and also between the parent and the youngest child.