Kramer and Drake

The matter of *Kramer and Drake* concerned parenting orders for a child born in April 2004. The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the child, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the specific time the child would spend with each parent. Additionally, the court addressed the mother's engagement with psychiatric treatment and the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer.

The court's reasoning focused on establishing orders that would best serve the child's welfare. This involved a detailed schedule for the child's time with both parents, including specific arrangements for weekends, school holidays, and communication. The court also mandated a course of treatment for the mother with a treating psychiatrist for a period of twelve months, requiring regular reporting to the Independent Children's Lawyer. The father was also to spend time with the child during specific school holiday periods.

The court made orders for the child to live with the mother, with shared long-term parental responsibility and sole short-term responsibility while in each parent's care. Specific time arrangements were detailed, including provisions for communication and the exchange of information between parents regarding the child's education and medical care. The Independent Children's Lawyer was to remain involved for a further twelve months to monitor the parents' progress, particularly concerning the mother's treatment. The orders also included a fact sheet detailing obligations and consequences of contravention, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.