JILLET & MURDOCH

In Jillet & Murdoch, heard before Hannam J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, B and C. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the court's intervention is not detailed, but the orders reflect a need for structured and supervised contact arrangements between the father and the children.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the children, the nature and extent of the father's time with them, and the responsibilities of each parent in facilitating this contact. Additionally, the court needed to address the financial implications of supervised contact and establish protective measures to shield the children from parental conflict and discussions about the proceedings.

Hannam J ordered that the children live with the mother. The father was to spend time with the children under supervision at a designated contact centre, commencing with at least two hours per fortnight, with a provision for increased frequency if available. Both parents were ordered to facilitate this contact, with the mother responsible for delivering the children. The costs of supervised contact were to be shared equally. Furthermore, both parents were restrained from denigrating each other or family members in the presence of the children and were prohibited from discussing the proceedings with the children. The mother was also directed to inform the father of any significant illness or injury to the children.