Raker and Raker

The case of *Raker and Raker* concerned an application before Hannam J in the Family Court of Australia regarding parenting orders for a child, B, born in 2009. The dispute centred on the living arrangements for the child and the nature and extent of the mother's contact with B.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the child and the terms of the mother's time with the child, including the necessity and conditions of supervised contact. Further issues included the parties' obligations to engage with specific family dispute resolution services and the procedural steps required for the ongoing litigation, including the filing of various documents and attendance at assessments.

Hannam J ordered that the child, B, shall live with the father. The mother was granted limited time with the child, specifically two hours every fortnight under the supervision of Interrelate Suburb C, or another agreed supervisor, with provision for additional time as mutually agreed. The mother was directed to pay the supervision fees and both parents were ordered to attend an assessment with Child Dispute Services. The matter was listed for a less adversarial trial, with specific timelines set for the filing of responses and affidavits, and leave was granted for the father to issue a subpoena. The father's costs were reserved.