Kane and Bakker (No 3)

In *Kane and Bakker (No 3)*, Stevenson J considered orders concerning the time a child would spend with the father. The dispute involved the specific arrangements for the child's time with the father, including the frequency, duration, and conditions of contact, as well as provisions for special occasions and communication between the parents.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders for the child, balancing the child's best interests with the parents' respective roles. This involved establishing a schedule for the child's time with the father that evolved over a defined period, as well as setting out protocols for communication, notification of emergencies, and the exchange of information regarding the child's education.

Stevenson J made detailed orders that vacated previous arrangements and established a phased schedule for the child's time with the father, commencing after the father completed a parenting course and extending until the end of 2022. These orders specified daily, weekly, and alternate weekend contact, as well as provisions for special occasions. The mother was granted liberty to suspend the child's time with the father under certain conditions, including providing notice and arranging make-up time. The court also mandated direct communication between both parents and the child's educational institutions and specified the locations for changeovers.