Sarti and Sarti and Anor

In the matter of *Sarti and Sarti and Anor*, Judge Hughes of the Family Court of Australia considered an interim application filed by the paternal grandfather concerning time with the child, X. The dispute centred on the arrangements for the child's time with his grandfather, with the grandfather seeking orders for such time, and the parents having differing views on the matter.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim arrangements for the child's time with his paternal grandfather, and whether to impose any conditions or restraints on that time. Specifically, the court had to consider the grandfather's health and his ability to supervise the child, as well as the need to protect the child from negative commentary about his parents.

Judge Hughes made orders for the child to spend time with his paternal grandfather, specifying a schedule of every second week, with changeovers to occur at the father's home or a designated service station. The court also imposed a restraint on the grandfather speaking derogatorily about the child's parents or their extended families to the child or in his presence, and required the grandfather to arrange for another adult to be present during his time with the child if his health declined. The grandfather's interim application was otherwise dismissed, and the proceedings were adjourned for further directions.