Grant and Grant

In *Grant and Grant*, Justice Austin of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting of two children, L and G. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for the children's care and contact with the father.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including who would have parental responsibility, where the children would live, the nature and extent of the father's time with the children, and various ancillary matters designed to facilitate communication, ensure the children's welfare, and address the father's therapeutic needs.

Justice Austin discharged all former parenting orders and made new orders granting the mother sole parental responsibility and the children's residence with her. The father was granted supervised time with the children, to be facilitated by a designated organisation, with the father bearing the costs. The orders also mandated regular communication between the father and children, prohibited denigration of either parent in the children's presence, and outlined procedures for notification of medical emergencies and sharing of school reports. Furthermore, the father was ordered to undertake a post-separation parenting program, continue therapeutic treatment with his existing psychologist, and commence new psychological treatment, with provisions for waiving confidentiality to allow consultation with relevant professionals and the court. The Family Consultant was directed to provide an updated report, and the matter was adjourned for further directions.