GRIGG & FRANKLIN

This matter concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2012, with the primary dispute revolving around the child's living arrangements and time spent with each parent. The court was required to make orders regarding the child's residence, the father's time with the child, and various ancillary matters designed to facilitate co-parenting and ensure the child's welfare.

The court was tasked with determining the specific terms of the parenting orders, including the schedule for the child's time with the father, holiday arrangements, and provisions for special occasions such as birthdays and Mother's and Father's Days. Additionally, the court needed to address the child's schooling, communication between the parents, and procedures for handling medical emergencies. A significant issue was the requirement for the mother to undergo random urine drug screening and the issuance of injunctions to prevent parental abuse or denigration of the other parent in the child's presence.

In its reasoning, the court applied principles of the *Family Law Act 1975* concerning the best interests of the child. The orders reflect a detailed framework for shared parenting, aiming to provide stability and predictability for the child. The court mandated a family report to assist in its determination, outlining specific areas the assessor was to investigate, including interviews with the parties and the child, observed interactions, and consideration of the child's views and the factors set out in sections 60CC, 61DA, and 65DAA of the Act. The court also issued injunctions to protect the child from parental conflict and ensure the child's continued attendance at their current school.

The court made orders for the child to live with the mother and detailed specific arrangements for the child to spend time with the father, including alternate weekends and mid-week contact, as well as provisions for school holidays. Injunctions were granted restraining the parents from abusing each other in the child's presence and from changing the child's school without consent. The court also ordered the mother to participate in random drug testing and directed the parties to attend a family report assessment. The matter was adjourned for further hearing and trial directions following the release of the family report.