Talis and Talis

In the matter of Talis and Talis, heard before Judge Terry, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, X and Y. The mother sought orders that the children live with her and that she have sole parental responsibility. The father sought orders for time with the children.

The court was required to determine the parenting arrangements for the children, specifically whether they should live with the mother and whether the mother should have sole parental responsibility. The court also had to consider the terms and conditions under which the father would spend time with the children, including provisions for supervision, alcohol testing, and the location and frequency of visits.

The court ordered that the children live with the mother and that the mother have sole parental responsibility. The father was granted time with the children, but this time was made subject to significant conditions. These conditions included the mother's approval of the location and frequency of visits, the father's provision of a zero blood alcohol level immediately prior to and during his time with the children, and random alcohol and drug testing. Furthermore, the father's time was to be supervised by a supervisor approved by the mother, with the father responsible for all associated costs. The court outlined a pathway for the removal of supervision, contingent upon the father successfully completing specific medical tests and providing a reference from a qualified counsellor or sponsor.