HALLUM & WALSTON (No.2)

In *Hallum & Walston (No.2)*, Judge Altobelli considered parenting orders concerning a child born in 2010. The dispute centred on the risk of harm to the child if time with the mother was unsupervised.

The court was required to determine whether there was a risk of harm to the child if unsupervised time with the mother was permitted, and consequently, what parenting orders were in the child's best interests.

The court's reasoning led to orders granting the father sole parental responsibility and determining that the child would live with the father. The mother was to have supervised time with the child, with the father or his nominee acting as supervisor. Specific provisions were made regarding the frequency and duration of this supervised time, including on public holidays. The orders also included injunctions restraining a third party, Mr B, from consuming alcohol or illicit substances around the child, and mandated ongoing engagement by both parents with medical and mental health professionals. Furthermore, detailed communication protocols were established between the parents regarding the child's welfare, medical care, schooling, and social activities, ensuring both parents remained informed and involved.