Couple to challenge order on parenting assessments

A couple has challenged district court orders directing them to undergo parental assessments, counselling, and psychotherapy or face having their children put into care.

Earlier this year, following allegations made against the parents, their four children were taken into care by the State. Two were later returned to them while two remain in care.

A district court judge in May made a supervision order and directed the couple undergo parenting assessments. He directed that the mother receive counselling and psychotherapy.