Pullman and Garafolo (No 2)

This matter concerned orders made by consent between the Mother and the Father regarding their child, X. The proceedings were before McEvoy J in the Family Court of Australia. The orders addressed the Mother's psychiatric treatment, the child's living arrangements, and the Father's time with the child.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders concerning the Mother's engagement with psychiatric treatment, the arrangements for the child X to live with the Mother, and the specific times X would spend with the Father. Additionally, the orders addressed communication protocols between the parties and the facilitation of the Father's access to the child's childcare centre.

By consent, the court ordered the discharge of previous interim orders. The Mother was directed to engage with a psychiatrist nominated by Dr C, follow all treatment directions including medication, and be responsible for associated costs. The Mother was also ordered to inform the Father and the Independent Children's Lawyer of the treating psychiatrist's details and to authorise the Independent Children's Lawyer to liaise with the psychiatrist regarding her attendance and compliance. The proceedings were adjourned for a report on the Mother's treatment progress. The child X was ordered to live with the Mother until further order, with detailed provisions for the Father's time with X, including specific days, weekends, and holiday periods, with changeover locations stipulated. The Mother was also restrained from seeking counselling for X without the Father's written consent. The parties were ordered to communicate via SMS regarding issues concerning X.