Millard and Carson

This matter concerned parenting orders for a child, X, born in 2003, between the child's mother and father. The court was required to determine the terms of these orders, which were ultimately agreed upon by the parties and made by consent.

The court was asked to determine the specific arrangements for X's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, communication, and other related matters. This included establishing equal shared parental responsibility, specifying where X would live, and detailing the frequency and duration of X's time with each parent, including during school terms, holidays, and on special occasions. The court also had to consider provisions for changeovers, communication between parents and X, and arrangements for X's schooling and ongoing counselling.

The court's reasoning was primarily based on the agreed terms presented by the parties. The orders reflect a detailed framework designed to ensure X's best interests, including provisions for supervised time with the mother, specific communication protocols, and prohibitions against corporal punishment and denigration of the other parent. Notably, an injunction was granted restraining the mother from allowing X contact with a specific individual, Mr. S. The orders also incorporated a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravention, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.