Geisler and Geisler

In the matter of Geisler and Geisler, Judge Harman presided over proceedings concerning parenting arrangements for two children, [X] and [Y]. The dispute involved the father's contact with the children, with the parties seeking to formalise agreed orders.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders concerning the children's living arrangements and the father's time with them. This included establishing a phased approach to increasing the father's contact, outlining specific times and durations for this contact, and addressing practical arrangements for changeovers, communication between parents, and restrictions on alcohol consumption.

By consent of the parties and with the agreement of the Independent Children’s Lawyer, the court made orders in accordance with a Minute of Order. These orders stipulated that the children would live with the mother and detailed a staged increase in the father's time with the children, commencing from November 2018 and progressing through various stages over several months, culminating in alternate weekend arrangements. The orders also included provisions for specific days such as Father's Day and Christmas Eve, changeover procedures at a designated contact centre, parental communication protocols, and a prohibition on alcohol consumption by either parent when the children are in their care or in the 12 hours prior. The matter was adjourned for further mention and directions, with a notation that if issues remained unresolved, the matter would be advanced to trial, potentially requiring an updated Family Report.