Ramsey and Hays

The case of *Ramsey and Hays* concerned parenting orders made by Foster J. The dispute involved the father and mother of a child, B, born in 2010, regarding the arrangements for the child's care, welfare, and development.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including who should have sole parental responsibility, where the child should live, and the specific arrangements for the child's time with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address issues related to the mother's mental health, the child's medical care and education, and communication between the parents. The court also considered restrictions on a third party, Mr. D, and the father's association with another individual, Mr. Hays.

Foster J discharged previous orders and made new orders granting the father sole parental responsibility for the child. The child was ordered to live with the father, with specific, detailed provisions for the child's time with the mother during school terms, holidays, and on specific occasions. The orders also mandated consultation between the parents on long-term decisions, required both parents to ensure the child's regular school attendance and to inform each other of absences, and outlined procedures for changeovers. Further orders addressed the mother's mental health treatment and reporting, the child's medical practitioners, medication administration, and the investigation of the child's bowel issues. Restrictions were placed on Mr. D's proximity to the child and the father's association with Mr. Hays.