Kingley and Arndale (No 2)

In the Family Court of Australia, Barry J made orders concerning the parenting of a child, C, born in December 2006, between the child's mother and father. The proceedings involved a dispute over the father's time with the child, particularly in light of undertakings provided by the father regarding alcohol consumption.

The court was required to determine the terms of supervised time the father would spend with the child, the arrangements for handovers between the parents, and the father's financial contribution towards the mother's travel expenses. Additionally, the court addressed the need for random drug and alcohol testing for both parents and imposed orders restraining the parties from denigrating each other or discussing court proceedings in the child's presence.

Barry J's reasoning focused on facilitating supervised time for the father while ensuring the child's welfare. This was achieved through detailed orders for supervised contact, including specific dates and times, with the paternal grandmother acting as supervisor. The father provided an undertaking not to consume alcohol while the child was in his care or for 24 hours prior, which was a condition for these arrangements. The court also discharged previous orders and established new protocols for handovers, communication regarding the child's overnight stays, and financial contributions for travel. The court further ordered mandatory drug and alcohol testing for both parents and implemented injunctions to protect the child from parental conflict and denigration.

The proceedings were adjourned for a case management review on 28 May 2010, with parties granted leave to appear by telephone. Specific previous orders were discharged, and new orders were made concerning the father's supervised time with the child, subject to his undertaking regarding alcohol. The court also made orders regarding travel expenses, communication, drug and alcohol testing, and prohibitions against denigration and discussing court proceedings in the child's presence.