Maskins and Telsby

The case involved the father and the Independent Children's Lawyer, with the mother implicitly a party to the proceedings. The dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the child, E, born in February 2000. The proceedings were before Watt J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the parenting orders to be made for the child, E, and to consider an undertaking provided by Ms V, who was to supervise the child's time with the mother. The court also had to grant leave to the father to proceed on an undefended basis and discharge all previous parenting orders.

The court made orders by consent between the father and the Independent Children's Lawyer. These orders established equal shared parental responsibility for the child, with the child to live with the father. The mother was granted specific time with the child every second Saturday, subject to notification requirements and supervision by Ms V. The court accepted Ms V's undertaking to supervise the child's time with the mother, ensure the child's safety, and report any concerns. The orders also included provisions regarding interstate travel, notification of medical needs, petrol money contributions from the mother, changeover arrangements, and a prohibition on contact between the child and Mr R. The Independent Children's Lawyer's appointment was discharged.