Joseph and Rice

In the matter of *Joseph and Rice*, heard before Judge Burchardt, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2004. The proceedings involved an application for orders regarding the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate parenting arrangements for the child, specifically addressing issues of sole parental responsibility, the child's primary residence, and the nature and extent of the child's time with the father. A key consideration for the court was the child's wishes.

Judge Burchardt ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for the child and that the child live with the mother. The court further ordered that the child spend time with the father in accordance with the child's wishes.