Godfrey and Bradley

In the matter of *Godfrey and Bradley*, heard before Judge Brown, the dispute concerned the interim care arrangements for a child, X, born in 2005. The court was required to make orders regarding the child's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, communication between the parties, and other welfare-related matters pending further consideration.

The court determined several legal issues, including the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer to represent the child's interests, the establishment of interim parenting orders for residence and time, and the imposition of injunctions to regulate the parties' conduct and communication concerning the child. The court also considered the need for family dispute resolution.

Applying the principles of the *Family Law Act 1975*, the court ordered the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer and set out detailed interim parenting arrangements, including residence with the mother and specific time with the father. Injunctions were granted to prevent the parties from discussing proceedings with the child, criticising each other in the child's presence, and to regulate communication to a written format via a communications book, except in medical emergencies. Further orders included restrictions on the father's direct communication with the mother, a restraint on the mother permitting the child's sole care by the maternal grandfather, and injunctions against excessive alcohol consumption when the child is in their care. The parties were also directed to attend a family dispute resolution conference. The matter was adjourned for further directions.