Moran and Karnadi

This matter concerned a dispute between Ms Moran and Ms Karnadi regarding the parenting arrangements for their child, C. The case was heard by Faulks DCJ.

The court was required to determine issues relating to parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the nature and extent of contact between the child and each parent. Specifically, the court had to decide who would have sole parental responsibility, how information about the child's wellbeing, schooling, and medical care would be shared, and the specific arrangements for the child spending time with each parent, including travel responsibilities and communication methods.

Faulks DCJ made orders that Ms Moran would have sole parental responsibility for C, and that C would live with Ms Moran. The court also detailed specific obligations for Ms Moran to inform Ms Karnadi about C's medical issues, practitioners, schooling, and major life events, and to authorise the disclosure of information from C's school and medical providers to Ms Karnadi. Furthermore, Ms Moran was ordered to consult with Ms Karnadi on major decisions affecting C's wellbeing. The orders also established a schedule for C to spend time with Ms Karnadi, including during school holidays and specific periods in Australia, and outlined communication protocols, including telephone and Skype contact, and email communication for C. The court also included provisions to prevent disparaging remarks about either parent in the child's presence and annexed a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders.