Benz and Benz

In the matter of *Benz and Benz*, Guest J made orders concerning the parental responsibility and living arrangements for the child B. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for the child, with the court ultimately determining the specific terms of the father's time with B, the mother's responsibility for the child's residence, and the joint parental responsibility of both parties.

The court was required to determine the specific schedule for the father's time with the child, including alternate weekends, mid-week contact, and arrangements for significant dates such as birthdays and Christmas. Further issues included the method of changeover for the child, the father's ongoing engagement with medical professionals for his mental health, and the provision of confirmation of his treatment and medication adherence. The court also considered the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the reimbursement of costs associated with a psychiatric report.

Guest J ordered that the parties share joint parental responsibility for the child, with B to live with the mother. The father was granted specific, detailed periods of time with the child, with provisions for future review and discussion regarding extended periods. The father's time was made conditional on his continued medical treatment and the provision of regular confirmation from his general practitioner. The court also ordered the father to attend an anger management course and to reimburse the mother's solicitors for the cost of a psychiatric report.