Papp and Myers

This matter came before Harper J concerning parenting orders for a child named X. The dispute involved the father's application for parenting orders and the mother's response, particularly in light of her unilateral relocation of the child's primary residence from Sydney to Town B.

The court was required to determine the final parenting orders concerning the time the child would spend with each parent. This included arrangements for the father to spend time with the child, travel arrangements associated with that time, communication protocols between the parents, and specific requirements for the mother regarding a parenting program. The court also considered orders restraining derogatory comments about a parent in the child's presence.

Harper J made orders reflecting an interim arrangement for the father to spend time with the child each alternate weekend, with specific travel provisions and cost allocations for the father. The court also mandated communication via text message for welfare issues and immediate notification for urgent medical concerns. Further, the mother was ordered to enrol in a "Parenting After Separation" program. Crucially, both parents were restrained from making derogatory comments about each other in the child's presence or discussing the proceedings. The court also directed the parties to file amended applications and supporting affidavits to precisely set out their final parenting orders sought.