Kala and Kamdar

This matter concerned an application before Judge Stewart concerning the welfare of a child, X. The dispute involved orders sought by the parties, Mr. Kala and Ms. Kamdar, regarding the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and various other arrangements. The court was required to determine the final parenting orders for X, including provisions for parental responsibility, living arrangements, and communication between the parents.

The court was tasked with determining the specific parenting arrangements for child X, including who would have sole parental responsibility, where X would live, and the detailed schedule for X's time with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address the communication protocols between the parents, restrictions on removing X from Australia, and provisions for X's schooling and medical care. The court also considered the role of an Independent Children's Lawyer and the need for ongoing therapeutic intervention for the parents.

In its determination, the court made final orders that discharged all previous parenting orders and granted the mother sole parental responsibility for X. X was ordered to live with the mother, with a detailed schedule outlining X's time with the father. The court imposed significant restrictions on communication between the parents, mandating text messages or phone calls only, with specific exceptions for medical emergencies and dispute resolution. The court also ordered that X be placed on an Airport Watch List for two years to prevent removal from Australia without consent or further court order. Further orders addressed attendance at school events, medical information sharing, and psychological counselling for both parents to improve co-parenting and reduce conflict.