Meese and Meese (No. 4)

This matter concerned proceedings between the Father and the Mother regarding their child, Z. The court, presided over by Gill J, was required to make orders concerning Z's time with the Father, the Mother's proximity to Z's school during handover, and the involvement of health professionals in Z's care.

The primary legal issues before the court were how to regulate Z's time with the Father, particularly concerning overnight stays and handover arrangements, and how to manage Z's access to health professionals. The court also needed to address the Mother's presence at Z's school during handover and to ensure Z's well-being and management were appropriately assessed and addressed.

The court's reasoning, as reflected in the orders, focused on establishing clear and practical arrangements for Z's time with the Father, including specific provisions for school days and non-school days. It also imposed restrictions on the Mother's attendance at Z's school to facilitate smooth handovers. Furthermore, the court implemented a consent order regarding Z's access to health institutions and professionals, requiring mutual consent for non-emergency treatment, with specific exceptions. The orders also mandated assessments by Ms R and the Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL), and subsequent feedback sessions for the parents, to guide future decisions about Z's welfare and his time with the Father. The court also directed Z's attendance at recommended services and ensured the ICL would explain the orders to Z.