Crampton and WILLIAMS

The proceedings involved the father and mother of a child, S, born in July 2001. The dispute concerned the living arrangements and contact arrangements for the child. The orders were made by Justice Burr.

The court was required to determine the final living arrangements for the child, the extent of parental responsibility, and the specific contact arrangements between the mother and the child. Additionally, the court needed to address the mother's alcohol consumption, her need for counselling, and the communication protocols between the parents and a supervisor.

The court ordered that the child live with the father and that the father have sole parental responsibility. The mother was granted supervised contact with the child through a handover service, with specific timings and durations outlined. These arrangements were to commence after the parties enrolled in and were accepted by the handover service. The court also imposed an injunction restraining the mother from consuming alcohol for a specified period before and during her time with the child. Furthermore, the mother was ordered to undertake counselling as recommended by the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The father was to facilitate weekly telecommunication between the mother and the child.