Lloyd and Jenkins (No 2)

This matter concerned orders made by consent between the Mother and the Father regarding their child, B. The dispute revolved around arrangements for parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the specific times and manner of the Father's time with the child, as well as communication protocols and changeover procedures.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders governing the child's upbringing and contact with both parents. This included establishing sole parental responsibility for the Mother, defining the child's primary residence with the Mother, and detailing a phased schedule for the Father's time with the child, including specific arrangements for holidays and special occasions. The court also needed to address communication between the child and parents, as well as provisions for changeovers, notification of emergencies, and access to school and medical information.

The court's reasoning was based on the consent of the parties, reflecting an agreement on the best interests of the child. The orders detailed a comprehensive framework for the child's care and contact, with specific provisions designed to manage the transition of time between parents and ensure ongoing communication and information sharing. The orders also included provisions for the discharge of an Independent Children's Lawyer, dismissal of extant applications, return of subpoenaed documents, and usual orders pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation. Furthermore, a specific direction was made for any future applications within 12 months to be listed before Justice Johns.