Alberts and Bagnoli

In the matter of *Alberts and Bagnoli*, Benjamin J considered parenting orders concerning a child born in 2011. The dispute involved the father, Mr Alberts, and the mother, Ms Bagnoli, regarding the child's welfare and parental responsibilities.

The court was required to determine several key issues, including the discharge of all previous parenting orders, the extent of the child's contact with the father, the child's surname, and the allocation of parental responsibility, particularly concerning overseas travel and passport issuance. The court also considered the appropriate mechanism for informing the parties of their obligations and the consequences of contravention.

Benjamin J reasoned that the existing parenting orders should be discharged, and the child should have no contact with the father unless with the mother's written consent or a court order. The court permitted the mother to change the child's surname to "Alberts-Bagnoli," with "Bagnoli" being the child's family name, and authorised her to register this change. Sole parental responsibility was granted to the mother, including the authority to obtain a passport and permit overseas travel for holidays. The court also directed that information regarding the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders be provided via a fact sheet, as permitted by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant Act.

The court ordered the discharge of all previous parenting orders and dismissed all outstanding applications. The child was to spend no time with the father without the mother's consent or a court order. The mother was granted permission to change the child's surname and was given sole parental responsibility, including for passport and overseas travel matters. All subpoenaed documents and exhibits were to be returned.