Galena and Samford

In the matter of *Galena and Samford*, heard before Judge Betts, the court considered parenting orders concerning a child, X, born in 2016. The dispute involved the allocation of parental responsibility and the arrangements for the child's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and communication between the parents.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility for major long-term issues, the child's primary residence, and the specific arrangements for the child's time with each parent, including relocation of the child and international travel. Further issues included the method and frequency of communication between the parents and with the child, as well as provisions for the child's schooling, medical care, and the prevention of denigration between the parents.

Judge Betts ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for major long-term issues, with specific conditions regarding consultation with the father and the child's legal name. The child was ordered to live with the mother, who was permitted to relocate the child to South Australia. Detailed provisions were made for the child's time with the father, including specific dates, durations, and handover arrangements, with a requirement for the use of accredited child contact services in certain circumstances. The court also made orders regarding communication between the parents and with the child, access to school and medical information, and the child's ability to travel internationally. Finally, both parents were restrained from denigrating each other in the presence of the child.