Harry and Barndon

This matter concerned an application for parenting orders before Judge Burchardt. The dispute involved Mr Harry and Mr Barndon regarding the future care arrangements for a child, X.

The court was required to determine the primary caregiver for the child, where the child would live, and the nature and extent of the child's time and communication with the other party. Additionally, the court needed to consider specific conditions and restrictions to be attached to any such arrangements.

Judge Burchardt ordered that Mr Barndon have sole parental responsibility for the child and that the child live with him. The court also made specific orders for the child to spend time and communicate with Mr Harry, including regular Sunday contact, overnight stays commencing in July 2014, and specific arrangements for Christmas Eve and Mr Harry's birthday. These arrangements were made subject to several conditions, including Mr Harry having appropriate accommodation, Mr Barndon informing Mr Harry of any special requirements for the child, and the child not being brought into contact with Mr Prentiss. Changeovers were to occur at a specified station, with flexibility for agreed variations.