Chandler and Chandler

Case

[2017] FCCA 2489

17 October 2017


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Chandler and Chandler [2017] FCCA 2489 [2017] FCCA 2489 17 October 2017

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the matter of *Chandler and Chandler*, heard by Judge Harland, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for a child, [X]. The specific nature of the dispute, beyond the orders made, is not detailed in the provided text.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for [X], the communication protocols between the parents, and the involvement of an Independent Children’s Lawyer. Further issues included the need for parental counselling to address communication and conflict impact on the child, and restrictions on the mother's contact with a third party, Mr T.

Judge Harland ordered that [X] live with her father from 11 November 2017. The father was directed to facilitate communication between the child and the mother, providing proof of compliance within seven days. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was tasked with nominating a counselling service within 28 days, with provisions for remote attendance, and was also to explain the orders to [X]. Upon compliance with the communication and counselling orders, the Independent Children’s Lawyer was to be discharged. Additionally, the mother was restrained from allowing [X] to come into contact with Mr T.
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

Legal Concepts

  • Injunction

  • Remedies

  • Procedural Fairness

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Waterford & Waterford [2013] FamCA 33
MRR v GR [2010] HCA 4