Caffold and Jedik

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Egan in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved the father and mother of a child, X, born in 2004, regarding arrangements for their child's care and upbringing.

The court was required to determine issues relating to parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the time the child would spend with each parent. Specific considerations included arrangements for school terms and holidays, special days such as Christmas and Easter, birthdays, and provisions for communication and contact between the parents and the child. The court also addressed decisions concerning the child's health, well-being, and education, including medical treatments, schooling, and extracurricular activities.

The court ordered that the father have sole parental responsibility for the child and that the child live with the father. Detailed provisions were made for the child's time with the mother, including alternate weekends during school terms and specific arrangements for school holidays, with provisions for block time for travel. The orders also stipulated how special days, including Christmas, Easter, and birthdays, would be shared. Further orders addressed communication protocols, including the use of a specific website for parental communication, and outlined expectations for parents regarding their conduct in the child's presence and on social media. Provisions were also made for passports and international travel, requiring consent and notification.