In a parenting matter, it is important to be prepared for your interim hearing. 

The Judge will be asking questions of the parents to find out what is in dispute and what Orders can be made to progress the matter forward.  

This is always in the best interest of the child or children. 

If there are risk factors that one party is alleging, including domestic violence, drug use, alcohol consumption or neglect, the Judge may make orders including for one party to have supervised time with the child, until that risk is alleviated.  

The Judge will be very mindful not to make orders which will allow a child to be put in harm's way, even if a parent denies the allegations made by the other parent. 

The Judge may also order an Independent Children’s Lawyer, who is a specific lawyer appointed purely to advocate for the child or children and suggest orders in their best interests, even if one or both parents do not like them.  

Some other examples of interim orders may be for drug testing, evidence gathering including issuing subpoenas to the Police of Child Safety or for a family report or shorter report, known as a child inclusive conference.  

It is important to try and think of how the matter can progress, to assist the Judge or Registrar in helping you resolve the matter.   

It is not a case of blaming the other parent or being heard as to your grievance with the other person.   

If you go to the Court with some suggestions for solutions, rather than problems, you are more likely to get a positive result in your favour.   

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