In Richards v Parsons (2013) A mother from Canberra appealed the Federal Magistrates decision to prevent her and her 4 year old daughter from establishing a residence in Brisbane away from her husband.
The mother had lived in Brisbane for a considerable time prior to proceedings and court had noted that “extreme violence had occurred” between the mother and the father that “would likely effect future dealings”. The court had also questioned the father’s commitment to his child support obligations and the certainty of housing arrangements for the mother in Canberra. Because of this the full court of the Family Court has allowed her appeal and the matter has now been remitted for re-hearing.