GAGLIO & WALBURNS

In the matter of *Gaglio & Walburns*, heard by Judge Kemp, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for a child born in 2013. The orders indicate allegations of sexual abuse were a significant factor in the proceedings, leading to a focus on ensuring the child's safety and managing the risk posed by the father.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including the allocation of parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the nature and extent of the father's contact with the child. A key issue was the establishment of a framework for supervised time and communication between the father and the child, designed to mitigate any unacceptable risk. The court also considered the discharge of previous orders and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

The orders were made by consent of the parties. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility and the child was to live with her. The father was permitted supervised time with the child, with the frequency and duration of this time increasing after twelve months. This supervised time was to be facilitated by an external organisation, with the father bearing the costs. The father was also permitted limited written communication with the child on specific occasions, subject to strict conditions designed to ensure the content was age-appropriate and did not refer to the parents' arrangements or family members. The mother retained the right to review this communication. The father was restrained from any contact beyond that expressly permitted by the orders.

By consent, the mother and father were to provide each other with contact details and inform of any changes. Both parents were granted liberty to obtain information from the child's school. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged, and the matter was removed from the active pending cases list.