Pascoe and O’Keefe

In *Pascoe and O’Keefe*, heard by Gill J, the proceedings concerned a dispute between Ms Pascoe and Mr O’Keefe regarding parenting arrangements. The case involved allegations of contravention of previous parenting orders and sought to address the future conduct of Mr O’Keefe in relation to the child.

The court was required to determine whether Mr O’Keefe had contravened existing parenting orders and, if so, what orders were necessary to ensure compliance and the child's best interests. This included considering appropriate sanctions or remedial actions for any contravention and establishing clear expectations for future parental involvement.

Gill J found that Mr O’Keefe had contravened the parenting orders. In response, the court made several orders aimed at both compensatory time for the child with the mother and the rehabilitation of Mr O’Keefe's parenting practices. These included specific compensatory time for the mother, an order for Mr O’Keefe to pay the mother's costs in the contravention proceedings, and a mandatory direction for Mr O’Keefe to attend a Parenting After Separation Program. Further, Mr O’Keefe was ordered to take all necessary steps to enrol in the program within 28 days and provide evidence of enrolment and subsequent attendance to the mother's solicitors.