Franka and Grantham

In the matter of *Franka and Grantham*, heard by Ryan J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in December 2006. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the final orders is not detailed, but the court was required to make determinations regarding the child's upbringing and the involvement of each parent.

The central legal issues before the court were the allocation of parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the extent of contact, if any, between the child and each parent. The court was also required to consider the implications of contravening any orders made, as indicated by the reference to specific sections of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

Ryan J ordered that all prior parenting orders be discharged. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for the child, and the child was ordered to live with the mother. Crucially, the father was prohibited from spending time with or communicating with the child. The court also dismissed all outstanding applications and incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations, consequences of contravention, and support services available, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).