Lowy & Lindgren

In the matter of *Lowy & Lindgren*, heard by Rose J, the dispute concerned parenting orders. The primary orders addressed the parental responsibility for a child born in October 1999, with the mother being granted sole parental responsibility and the child to live with her. The maternal grandparents had applied for parenting orders, which were ultimately dismissed.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the child, including the extent of the maternal grandparents' involvement. This involved considering whether to grant the maternal grandparents any specific time with or communication with the child, and whether to make any orders regarding the exchange of gifts.

Rose J made orders that the mother have sole parental responsibility and that the child live with her. The court also made provisions for the maternal grandparents to communicate with and have periods of time with the child as agreed by the parties. Further, specific orders were made requiring the mother to use her best endeavours to ensure her husband provided the maternal grandparents with details of appropriate gifts for the child's birthday and Christmas, and that gifts sent by the grandparents be promptly provided to the child with an appropriate acknowledgment. The application by the maternal grandparents for parenting orders was dismissed.