Licha and Wunscher (No. 4)

In the matter of *Licha and Wunscher (No. 4)*, Carter J of the Family Court of Australia considered the arrangements for a child born in August 1999. The dispute concerned the time the child would spend with each parent and the mother's contact with the child, particularly in relation to the child's school.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders regarding the child's time with the father, the mother's ability to approach the child's school, and the conditions under which the mother could spend time with the child. Additionally, the court addressed the transcription of evidence from specific witnesses and the judge's reasons for judgment, as well as the production of certain documents previously ordered.

Carter J ordered that the child spend time with the father on a continuing basis. The mother was restrained from approaching within 50 metres of the child's school and from contacting or communicating with the child except as permitted by the court's orders. The mother was granted supervised time with the child at a specified location, with arrangements to be made in consultation with the supervisor and the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The court also ordered the transcription of evidence from Ms S, Dr B, and Ms W, and that the judge's reasons for judgment be transcribed and distributed. All questions of costs, including those of the Independent Children’s Lawyer, were reserved. Further, any outstanding documents previously ordered to be produced were to be forthwith produced to the Court, with the question of their disclosure to the mother's legal representatives or the father reserved.