CAREY & PRESCOTT

The proceedings involved the parties, Carey and Prescott, who sought to resolve parenting arrangements for their child, B. The matter came before Kent J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders regarding the parenting of the child, including provisions for the child's living arrangements, parental responsibility, communication between parents, and specific time arrangements for the child with each parent. The court also considered applications for the discharge of previous orders and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

Kent J made orders by consent, vacating the previously scheduled hearing and dismissing all outstanding applications. The court adopted the terms of the Minutes of Consent, which discharged all previous parenting plans and orders. The orders stipulated that the child would live with the Father and that both parents would have equal shared parental responsibility for major long-term decisions concerning the child. Detailed provisions were set out for consultation between the parents on these matters, including a dispute resolution process if agreement could not be reached. Specific time arrangements for the child with the Mother were outlined, with variations for different periods and holidays. The orders also included provisions for communication between parents, the child's wellbeing, and the involvement of professionals for mediation and psychological support for the Mother. The court also ordered that the Independent Children's Lawyer be discharged.