GAVDE & KADAM

The case of *GAVDE & KADAM* concerned an application by the mother, which was dismissed, and a response by the father seeking an extension of time to spend with the child, S. The proceedings were heard by Le Poer Trench J.

The primary legal issues before the court were to determine the appropriate parenting orders regarding the time the child, S, would spend with each parent, and to address the father's request for an extension of time for contact. The court was also required to consider the implications of contravening any orders made and to facilitate the parties' engagement with a Family Consultant.

Le Poer Trench J made orders for the father to spend time with S each Saturday, with specific provisions for collection and return of the child, and for any other agreed time. The court also attached a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravention, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation. The father's application for an extension of time was adjourned, with a condition that it be relisted by the end of the calendar year, otherwise it would stand dismissed.

Further orders directed the parties to attend upon a Family Consultant to complete a Child Responsive Program Memorandum and to assist in reaching an agreement on the child's time with the father. The matter was to be expedited for allocation to a judge's docket in 2010 upon completion of the memorandum.