Backland and Seville

In the matter of *Backland and Seville*, heard by Judge Scarlett, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the child X. The orders made by the court addressed issues of parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the time the child would spend with each parent.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate orders for the child X, considering the welfare and best interests of the child. This involved establishing a framework for shared parental responsibility, defining the primary residence of the child, and specifying the time each parent would spend with X. The court also considered the need for specific injunctions to protect the child's well-being during periods of care.

Judge Scarlett ordered that the Applicant Mother and Respondent Father were to have equal shared parental responsibility for the child X. The child was to live with the Father, with specific provisions for the child to spend time with the Mother on weekends and on particular dates. The court also made orders restraining both parties from consuming alcohol or illicit drugs when the child was in their care or for twelve hours beforehand, and from criticising or denigrating each other in the child's presence. Furthermore, the parties were ordered to attend interviews for the preparation of a Family Report.