Hale and Gallo

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Harland in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The dispute involved the father and mother of a child, X, regarding arrangements for X's residence, time spent with each parent, and related matters.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders concerning X's living arrangements, the allocation of time X would spend with each parent, including during school holidays and special occasions, and provisions for family counselling and communication between the parents. The court also addressed restrictions on X's travel and the parents' involvement in X's extra-curricular activities.

Judge Harland ordered that X live with the mother, with specific provisions for X to spend time with and communicate with the father, including alternating weekends, extended periods during school holidays, and specific arrangements for Christmas. The court also mandated that both parents attend family counselling, either by agreement or through a specified provider if agreement could not be reached. Further orders included parental attendance at appointments with a Ms L, restrictions on X travelling on public transport without written consent, and an expectation that both parents would facilitate X's attendance at chosen extra-curricular activities.