Chard and Yong

In the matter of *Chard and Yong*, heard by Gill J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2015. The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the child and the extent of the father's time with the child, including the conditions and supervision arrangements for that time.

The court's reasoning focused on ensuring the child's safety and well-being. Gill J ordered that the child live with the Mother and spend limited, supervised time with the Father. The supervision was to be provided by an agreed-upon person or a professional agency, with specific conditions for any individual supervisor. These conditions required the supervisor to acknowledge their role in ensuring the child's safety and protection from neglect and distressing behaviour, and to understand that they might be required to terminate visits and potentially give evidence in court.

The court made interim orders discharging all previous parenting orders and establishing the new living and contact arrangements. The matter was listed for a further interim hearing to allow for potential changes to these orders, with strict timelines set for the filing and service of any applications and supporting material by the parties.