LEISA & TAIT

Aldridge J made orders concerning the parental responsibility and time arrangements for the child J. The dispute concerned the arrangements for the child following the separation of the parents.

The court was required to determine the orders for equal shared parental responsibility, the specific times the child would spend with each parent, and ancillary matters including communication, notification of emergencies, school-related information, and counselling. The court also addressed geographical proximity of the parents and the potential for the child's removal from Australia.

The court ordered equal shared parental responsibility for J. Detailed provisions were made for the child's time with the mother, including during school terms, school holidays, and specific arrangements for Christmas and birthdays. The child was to live with the father at all other times. Further orders stipulated that changeovers were to occur at the child's school, with provisions for non-school days. The parties were also ordered to facilitate communication with the child, notify each other of emergencies, and share information regarding the child's education and welfare. The court also imposed restrictions on negative commentary about the other parent and mandated attendance at parenting courses and counselling. Additionally, the mother was ordered to relocate within a specified distance of the father's home, and the parties were given liberty to seek an order for the child to be placed on the Airport Watch list.