Dale and Tang-Li

In the matter of *Dale and Tang-Li*, heard before Justice Fowler, the court considered parenting orders concerning the child, C. The dispute involved the arrangements for the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and related matters.

The court was required to determine the extent of equal shared parental responsibility, the specific living arrangements for the child, the schedule for the child to spend time with the father, and provisions for special days, school holidays, overseas travel, and communication. Additionally, the court addressed the need for counselling for both parents, injunctions against the father, and specific safety measures for the child.

Justice Fowler discharged all previous parenting orders and made new orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for major long-term issues. The child was ordered to live with the mother, with detailed provisions for the child to spend time with the father, gradually increasing over time and including specific arrangements for weekends, weekdays, school holidays, and special occasions. The court also mandated counselling for both parents, with specific objectives for each, and provided for the Independent Children's Lawyer to supply relevant reports to the counsellors. Injunctions were imposed on the father regarding his access to certain locations, and specific safety requirements were outlined for activities such as sailing and car travel.

The court ordered that the mother pay the Independent Children’s Lawyer’s costs and the Single Expert Witness’s fees. The matter was subsequently removed from the list of active pending cases.