RIGG&STILLWELL

This matter came before Judge Harman concerning parenting arrangements for a child, X. The specific dispute involved the father's application for orders regarding the child's time with him and related procedural matters.

The court was required to determine several issues, including the allocation of time between the child and her father, the authorisation of individuals to collect the child, and provisions for daily telephone contact between the child and each parent. Additionally, the court considered the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer, the ability of parties to issue subpoenas, and the photocopying of subpoenaed material.

Judge Harman made orders vacating existing trial dates and relisting the matter for a hearing commencing on 28 September 2015. The court varied existing orders to provide for specific periods of time the child would spend with her father each week, including collection from pre-school and return. Provisions were also made for additional time with the father during a specific weekend and for daily telephone contact between the child and each parent, with conditions to ensure privacy and availability. The court also granted leave for the Independent Children's Lawyer to provide a psychologist with a copy of a report and for parties and the Independent Children's Lawyer to issue further subpoenas. Specific terms were imposed on the photocopying of subpoenaed material, including limitations on further copying and the return of copies for destruction at the conclusion of proceedings.