Jobson and Halliwell

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Willis in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The dispute involved the father and mother of a child, X, born in 2011, regarding arrangements for the child's parental responsibility, living arrangements, and communication.

The court was required to determine the extent of each parent's parental responsibility, particularly concerning the child's education and medical care, and to establish a detailed schedule for the child's living arrangements with each parent. Further issues included provisions for communication between the child and the non-resident parent, arrangements for changeovers, and the facilitation of counselling and medical appointments. The court also addressed overseas and interstate travel, passport arrangements, and general conduct between the parents concerning the child.

Judge Willis ordered that the father have sole parental responsibility for the child, including decisions regarding extracurricular activities and schooling. The mother was ordered to facilitate the child's attendance at extracurricular activities during her time with the child. The living arrangements were structured with the child to live with the father, with specific alternate weekend and school holiday periods allocated to the mother. The orders also detailed provisions for communication, special days such as birthdays and holidays, and changeover procedures. The father was given sole responsibility for medical issues, with both parents to ensure the child's attendance at a nominated GP. The court also made orders regarding overseas and interstate travel, passport custody, and general conduct between the parents, including a requirement for future dispute resolution. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged.