PURDY & HOTHAM

This matter concerned the parenting arrangements for the child, X, born in 2004, between the Father and the Mother. The proceedings were before Judge Scarlett.

The court was required to determine various orders concerning the child's living arrangements, communication between the child and parents, and the parents' responsibilities regarding the child's schooling and medical treatment. Specific issues included the allocation of time between the parents, the involvement of a half-sibling, and the mother's medical condition and its potential impact on her parenting capacity. The court also addressed the need for dispute resolution and the procedural steps for the mother to file her response.

The court made orders reflecting an agreement between the parties, including a shared parenting schedule where the child would live with the Father at all times when not with the Mother, and specific weekend arrangements for the Mother. Provisions were made for the child's communication with both parents, and both parties were restrained from preventing such communication. The Mother agreed to attend medical appointments and accept treatment, and was prohibited from driving the child. The Father was ordered to facilitate the Mother's access to school communications. The court also ordered the parties to attend a child-inclusive dispute resolution conference and set timelines for the Mother to file her response and for further directions.