Ragendi and Ragendi

In the matter of *Ragendi and Ragendi*, heard by Cronin J, the dispute concerned parenting orders and an application for contravention. The mother sought to establish that the father had contravened existing orders, and the court was also asked to consider variations to those orders.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the father had contravened the parenting orders previously made, and if so, what consequences should follow. Additionally, the court was required to determine whether to discharge existing orders and make new orders regarding the time the child, J, would spend with each parent, as well as the arrangements for the transfer of the child between parents.

Cronin J dismissed the mother's application for contravention, finding no basis for it. The court then discharged paragraph 4.4 of the existing orders and made new orders for the child's time with the mother, specifying particular days during school terms and holidays, and noting additional time on Sundays during holidays. The court also ordered that the child be delivered to and collected from the wife's parents' residence for all contact. Furthermore, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation, the court included a Fact Sheet with the orders detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and sources of assistance.