Bouchard & Lyall and Anor [2012] FamCA 766 – 06/09/2012

CATCHWORDS:

FAMILY LAW – CHILDREN – With whom the children should spend time – where the children have lived with their respective fathers for some years – Where the children were removed from their mother’s primary care by the Department – Where there are serious concerns regarding the mother’s mental and emotional health – Where ongoing supervised time with the mother is appropriate – Whether the mother should be restrained from bringing further applications pursuant to Part VII without first obtaining leave – Where the proceedings have not been dismissed as frivolous or vexatious – Whether there is power otherwise to make the restraining order sought – Where it is not considered appropriate to make such a restraining order.