Gibney and Gibney

The matter of *Gibney and Gibney* concerned parenting arrangements for a child, X, born in 2009. The proceedings were before Judge Brown in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute revolved around the specific times the child would spend with each parent, the location of handovers, and broader issues concerning the child's welfare and the parents' conduct.

The court was required to determine a schedule for the child's time with each parent, including specific dates and times for handovers. Additionally, the court needed to address the location of these handovers, the attendance of the parties at a family dispute resolution conference, and the implementation of drug and alcohol testing for the mother and father respectively. The court also had to consider orders relating to the child's schooling and to restrain the parents from certain behaviours in the child's presence.

In its reasoning, the court established a detailed schedule for the child's time with each parent, alternating between them during the period from May to July 2016. Handovers were to occur at the child's primary school, with a specific exception for the initial handover. The court mandated attendance at a family dispute resolution conference pursuant to section 11F of the *Family Law Act*, aiming to resolve differences regarding the child's care. The court also made orders for the mother to undergo random urine drug screening, supervised by a medical practitioner, and for the father to refrain from excessive alcohol consumption. Injunctions were granted to prevent the parents from abusing or discussing the proceedings in the child's presence, and specific prohibitions were placed on the mother regarding illicit drug use and the father regarding excessive alcohol consumption when the child was in their care or within 24 hours prior. The court also ordered that a copy of the orders be provided to the child's primary school and that the parties ensure the child's regular attendance.

The court ordered further consideration of the matter for directions on 8 July 2016.