GEIGER & WEN

In the matter of GEIGER & WEN, heard before Judge Middleton, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2014. The mother alleged domestic violence and alcohol abuse by the father, while the father contended the mother posed an unacceptable risk of harm to the child due to neglect. The mother sought orders that the child have no contact with the father.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the child, specifically addressing issues of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and the extent of contact between the child and each parent. The court also had to consider the allegations of domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and neglect made by each parent against the other, and the potential risk of harm to the child.

Judge Middleton made orders granting the mother sole parental responsibility and that the child live with the mother. Crucially, the court ordered that the child spend no time with the father. Further orders stipulated that the mother provide the father with school reports and certificates of attainment, and that the father could send birthday and Christmas presents to the child. The father was restrained from attending the child's school or any extracurricular activities. The court also made administrative orders regarding the removal of the child from an airport watch list and the exchange of contact details for the purpose of providing reports and sending presents.