Padley and Padley

In the matter of Padley and Padley, Rees J made orders concerning the living arrangements and time spent with a child, X, born in 2013. The dispute concerned the specific terms of these arrangements, including the frequency and duration of the child's time with each parent, and the practicalities of changeovers.

The court was required to determine the specific orders for the child's residence and the allocation of time between the mother and the father. This included establishing a schedule for the father to spend time with the child, as well as provisions for religious ceremonies and the method of changeovers between parents. The court also had to consider the involvement of a family member accompanying the father during changeovers and the communication of medical information.

Rees J ordered that the child X live with the mother. The father was granted specific periods of time with the child, including alternate Thursdays and Sundays, and alternate Fridays and Sundays, with provisions for collection from pre-school. The orders also stipulated that changeovers would generally occur at a specific library, unless otherwise agreed or as provided for in the pre-school collection arrangements. Crucially, the father was required to be accompanied by an adult family member who had acknowledged their role and spoken with the Independent Children's Lawyer. The court also mandated notification of significant medical conditions and authorised communication with treating doctors. The orders incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing obligations, consequences of contravention, and available assistance, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).