Masters and Faber

In the matter of Masters and Faber, heard before Judge Altobelli, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the child [X], born in 2008. The court was tasked with determining the specific orders regarding the child's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and related matters.

The court was required to establish orders for equal shared parental responsibility, the child's primary residence, and a detailed schedule for the child's time with the father. This included provisions for regular weekend and mid-week contact, school holidays, public holidays, and communication. Additionally, the court needed to address practical considerations such as travel, the exchange of the child's passport, and the parties' conduct in the child's presence, including prohibitions on denigration and requirements for appropriate bedding and clothing. The court also made orders concerning the child's medical and psychological care, requiring parental consent for appointments and mandating attendance at specific programs and professional consultations.

Judge Altobelli ordered equal shared parental responsibility for the child [X], with the child to live with the mother when not with the father. The court then set out a comprehensive schedule for the child's time with the father, detailing specific days, times, and holiday periods, with provisions for agreement between the parties or, in the absence of agreement, specific default arrangements. The orders also included stipulations regarding the exchange of the child at school, parental conduct, and the management of the child's passport and overseas travel. Furthermore, the court mandated that both parents attend the "Keeping Kids in Mind Program" and engage with a clinical psychologist, Mr. G, for assistance with the implementation of the orders and ongoing shared parenting. The mother was also directed to seek psychiatric advice and treatment.