Lee and Vine

In the matter of *Lee and Vine*, heard before Barry J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child. The Mother sought certain orders, but did not appear at the hearing.

The court was required to determine the parenting arrangements for the child, E, including where the child would live, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the nature and extent of the child's contact with the Mother. The court also considered the provision of information regarding the child's education and health to the Mother.

Barry J made orders for the child, E, to live with the Father and for the Father to have sole responsibility for the child's care, welfare, and development. The child was to spend time with the Mother as agreed between the parents. The court also authorised the school and medical professionals to provide information and documents to the Mother upon her request and at her cost, and directed the Father to keep the Mother informed of significant health issues and changes to the child's schooling. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged. The orders also included a statement of obligations and consequences for contravention, as prescribed by sections 62B and 65DA(2) of the relevant legislation.