BEADS & MACDONALD

In the matter of BEADS & MACDONALD, Ryan J made consent orders regarding the parental responsibility and time arrangements for the child D. The proceedings involved a father's contravention application, which was withdrawn by consent. The court was required to determine the terms of the final consent orders governing the child's living arrangements, time with each parent, and related matters, as well as to formally dismiss all outstanding applications.

The court's reasoning was based on the agreement of the parties, as evidenced by the signed "Final Consent Orders" document. The orders established equal shared parental responsibility for the child, with the child to live with the mother and spend time with the father on an alternating weekend basis, with specific provisions for extended periods, school holidays, birthdays, and public holidays. The orders also detailed arrangements for changeovers, medical emergencies, specialist treatment, school information, and parental travel. Furthermore, the parties were ordered to attend a contact program and to notify each other of address and telephone number changes. Notations were included regarding a potential future relocation of the child to Queensland and the process for resolving any disputes that might arise.

By consent, the father's contravention application was withdrawn, and all outstanding applications were dismissed. The court also made orders pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), providing information about available family counselling and dispute resolution services, and outlining the particulars of the obligations created by the orders and the consequences of contravention.