Swann and Burt

In the matter of Swann and Burt, Stevenson J made orders concerning a child born in August 2002. The dispute involved the living arrangements and time spent by the child with each parent.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of the orders governing the child's residence with the mother and father, including the allocation of time during school terms, school holidays, and specific annual occasions such as Father's Day and Christmas. The court also needed to address the practical arrangements for the child's transport and the consequences of contravening the orders.

Stevenson J discharged all existing orders and established a detailed schedule for the child to live with the mother and father. This schedule included provisions for alternate weeks, additional weekends, and specific durations of school holidays. The court also stipulated arrangements for transport and incorporated a fact sheet outlining the obligations and consequences of non-compliance, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation. All material produced on subpoena was ordered to be returned.