Quinlan and Guilfoyle

In *Quinlan and Guilfoyle*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia determined parenting orders concerning a child born in 2010. The proceedings involved the mother, Ms Quinlan, and the father, Mr Guilfoyle, and addressed issues of the child's residence, parental responsibility, and the father's contact with the child.

The court was required to determine the terms of parenting orders, specifically concerning the child's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the extent of the father's future contact with the child. The orders also needed to address the process for changing the child's name and the consequences of contravening the court's directions.

By consent of the parties, the court ordered that the child live with the mother and that the mother have sole parental responsibility, with the caveat that changing the child's name would require the father's consent or a court order. The father was ordered to have no time or communication with the child except as agreed in writing by the parties or by further court order. The court also made provisions for the father to share a medical report with treating practitioners and included a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders. All outstanding applications were dismissed, and directions were given regarding costs and the return of subpoenaed documents.