Dayley & Anor and Abram

This matter concerned parenting orders for a child born in April 2004, involving the applicant grandparents and the respondent mother. The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child's therapy, her time with the grandparents and mother, and various other related matters, including the mother's mental health treatment and communication between the parties and the child's school.

The court's primary focus was on establishing a therapeutic framework for the child, appointing a clinical psychologist to provide therapy and outlining a detailed schedule for sessions, including the role of the grandparents in facilitating attendance. The court also addressed the child's living arrangements, specifying periods of time the child would spend with the applicant grandparents during school terms and holidays, and establishing protocols for school communication and notification of any relocation or changes to contact details. Furthermore, the court made orders concerning the respondent mother's attendance at therapy for mood instability and the payment of costs.

The court discharged previous parenting orders concerning the applicant grandparents and made comprehensive new orders. These included the appointment of a psychologist for the child, with the applicant grandparents responsible for transporting the child to and from therapy sessions and for paying the psychologist's fees. The respondent mother was directed to attend therapy for mood instability and to facilitate the child's attendance at her own therapy, with specific notification requirements in case of cancellation. The orders also detailed the child's time with the grandparents, including during school holidays, and imposed restrictions on denigrating other parties or discussing proceedings in the child's presence. Finally, the court ordered the parties to contribute to the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer.