Laver & Bright

In the matter of Laver & Bright, Bennett J of the Family Court of Australia considered parenting orders concerning the child K. The dispute involved arrangements for the father's supervised time with K, including the involvement of the paternal grandmother and the father's partner.

The court was required to determine the terms of the parenting orders, specifically regarding the conditions under which the father could spend time with K, the presence of other individuals during these times, and the responsibilities of the mother in facilitating these arrangements. The court also needed to address the consequences of contravening these orders.

Bennett J made orders by consent of the parties. These orders provided for the adjournment of further proceedings, permitted the father supervised contact with K at the Ballarat Contact Centre accompanied by his mother, and allowed for the introduction of K to her brother. The father's partner was also permitted to attend supervised time at the discretion of the contact centre. The mother was ordered to ensure K's attendance at the contact centre for all supervised periods. The court also stipulated that particulars of obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance resources were to be set out in an annexure to the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975*.