KILBEE & HAWTHORNE

This matter concerned parenting orders for a four-year-old child, [X]. The dispute involved the father's parental responsibility and the time he spent with the child, particularly in light of his negative views of the mother. The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements, considering the child's welfare and the potential risks posed by the father's attitude.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility to be afforded to each parent and the specific time the child would spend with the father. Key issues included assessing the father's overly negative views of the mother and whether these views presented an unacceptable risk to the child's welfare. The court also had to consider the practical arrangements for the child's care, including changeovers, communication between parents, and attendance at school and extracurricular activities.

In its reasoning, the court discharged all previous orders and made new orders reflecting a significant shift in parental responsibility. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility and the child was ordered to live with her. The father's time with the child was significantly restricted, with specific, limited periods outlined for Saturdays, Father's Day, and Christmas and Boxing Days in alternate years. Further orders addressed the child's birthday, changeover arrangements, telephone contact, parental attendance at events, information sharing, and prohibitions against denigration, attending specific premises, corporal punishment, and substance abuse during the child's care. The court also made orders regarding the child's passport and the prevention of exposure to family violence.