Jagger and Jagger

In the matter of *Jagger and Jagger*, heard before Baumann J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2009. The proceedings involved the mother and father of the child, with an Independent Children’s Lawyer also appointed to represent the child's interests.

The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child's upbringing, specifically addressing issues of parental responsibility, where the child would live, and the nature of the child's contact with the father. The court also considered the reporting of potential child abuse or family violence.

Baumann J made orders granting the mother sole parental responsibility for all major long-term issues concerning the child. The child was ordered to live with the mother, with the commencement date to be agreed by the parents. The child was also to spend time and communicate with the father at all reasonable times as agreed between the parents. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was directed to provide specific documents, including the reasons for judgment, a family report, and a notice of child abuse or risk of family violence, to the Director-General of the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. The court further ordered that if either parent sought to set aside or vary these orders, they must file and serve an application by 21 July 2018, with such applications to be listed before Justice Baumann. If no such applications were filed, the orders would be regarded as final, and the Independent Children’s Lawyer discharged.