Kasun-Stojanovic and Kasun

The case of *Kasun-Stojanovic and Kasun* concerned parenting orders for the child H, born in July 2001. The applicant wife and respondent father sought to resolve disputes regarding the care, welfare, and development of their child. The matter came before Guest J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the appropriate arrangements for the child's residence, the division of parental responsibilities for major long-term decisions and day-to-day care, and the extent of time the respondent father would spend with the child. Additionally, the court considered the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer and the need for specific provisions regarding the child's schooling and communication.

Guest J ordered the discharge of an interim order and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer. The court established equal shared parental responsibility for major long-term decisions concerning H, while each parent was granted sole responsibility for day-to-day decisions when the child was in their respective care. The child was ordered to reside with the applicant wife. Specific time arrangements were detailed for the respondent father's contact, including weekend time, mid-week contact, and shared school holidays, with provisions for agreement or default arrangements. The court also mandated reasonable telephone contact and noted that the issue of overseas travel with the child might require a future formal application. Further, the court included a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravention of the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The court also made specific notes regarding the mother teaching the child hygiene skills and facilitating communication with the mother during the father's holiday periods.