PAGGETT & CABLE

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Faulks DCJ concerning the child B, born in 2011, and the respective responsibilities and time arrangements for her parents, Ms Cable (the mother) and Mr Paggett (the father). The dispute revolved around the terms of these orders, including parental responsibility, schooling, medical information, living arrangements, and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the extent of sole parental responsibility for the mother, the specific arrangements for consultation and decision-making regarding the child's schooling, and the protocols for sharing medical and dietary information. Further issues included the primary residence of the child, the naming of the child, and the detailed schedule for the child's time with the father, encompassing weekends, school holidays, and special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. The court also addressed communication between the parents and the practicalities of handover arrangements.

The court's reasoning, as reflected in the orders, established that the mother would have sole parental responsibility for B, with specific provisions for consultation with the father on schooling matters, ultimately granting the mother the final decision-making power subject to financial constraints. The orders detailed how the father would receive information about B's schooling and medical care, and outlined a progressive increase in the time B would spend with her father, commencing with shorter periods and gradually extending to overnight stays and significant portions of school holidays. Provisions were also made for communication, including telephone calls, and for respectful handover procedures.

The final orders stipulated that B would live primarily with her mother, and detailed the specific times B would spend with her father, including every second Saturday and Sunday, and progressively longer periods during school holidays. The orders also addressed arrangements for Christmas Day, birthdays, and communication, and included provisions for the return of subpoenaed material.