ABADI & SOKULSKY

This matter concerned the family law proceedings between ABADI and SOKULSKY, involving their child, B. The dispute centred on the reintroduction of the child to the father, with the court required to make orders that prioritised the child's best interests.

The court was tasked with determining the specific arrangements for the child's reintroduction to the father, including the involvement of professionals, the timing and nature of contact, and the financial responsibilities of the parties. Key issues included how to facilitate a child-focused and supportive introduction process, the role of a psychologist in guiding this process, and the conditions under which supervised time with the father would commence.

Justice Gill made orders by consent, reflecting the agreement of the parties and the recommendations of the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The orders stipulated that the child would live with the mother and that the parties would engage a private psychologist to supervise and assist with the introduction of the child to the father. The psychologist's recommendations regarding the timing, frequency, and length of the introduction process were to be taken on board, with a view to the child spending supervised time with the father once deemed appropriate. The court also made orders restraining both parties from denigrating each other in the child's presence and requiring communication via email only.