Olsen and Ross and Anor

In the matter of *Olsen and Ross and Anor*, Murphy J of the Supreme Court of Western Australia made interim orders concerning the welfare of a child, J Olsen. The proceedings involved J's mother and his father, Mr Olsen, and also a Mr Potter, who was also identified as a respondent father. The dispute centred on the living arrangements for J and the communication and consultation between his parents regarding his health, education, and general welfare.

The court was required to determine the interim living arrangements for J, specifically the weekly schedule of residence between his mother and father. Furthermore, the court needed to address the significant issue of J's contact with Mr Potter, issuing an injunction to prevent such contact. The court also considered the need for ongoing, open communication and information sharing between J's parents regarding his schooling, health, and any therapeutic interventions.

Murphy J ordered that J's residence would alternate weekly between his father and mother, with specific commencement dates for each parent's period of care. Crucially, an injunction was granted restraining J's mother and both respondent fathers from facilitating any contact between J and Mr Potter. The court also imposed detailed orders requiring both parents to cooperate in sharing information about J's education and health, including reports from professionals and notification of appointments. Injunctions were also made preventing the relocation of J from his parents' current residential addresses and mandating cooperation regarding J's attendance at counselling with Dr L and consultation with other medical and educational professionals.