CONTI & ROLLINS

In the matter of CONTI & ROLLINS, Judge Morley considered interim parenting proceedings concerning the child [X]. The dispute involved the parents' respective roles in decision-making for the child and the arrangements for the child's time with each parent. The court was required to determine whether the mother posed an unacceptable risk of harm to the child and whether substantial and significant time with the father was reasonably practicable.

The court's reasoning focused on the legislative framework for parental responsibility and time arrangements. Judge Morley considered whether an order for equal shared parental responsibility was appropriate in the circumstances. Subsequently, the court assessed the practicability of shared care arrangements, applying the triple basis outlined in the relevant legislation. The court also considered whether an order for substantial and significant time for the father was appropriate, again referencing the legislative criteria and the principles established in the High Court decision of *MRR*. In reaching its decision, the court gave full consideration to all material and submissions presented by the parties and the Independent Children's Lawyer.

The court ordered that the parents have equal shared parental responsibility for the child [X]. The child was ordered to live with her mother, and specific arrangements were made for the child to spend time with her father, including alternate weekends, half of school holidays, and specific provisions for Father's Day and Christmas. Further orders addressed changeover locations, drug and psychological testing for the mother, school re-enrolment, communication between the father and child, medication compliance, and prohibitions against denigration of either parent. The matter was adjourned for further mention and directions.