Tanner and Tanner

In the matter of *Tanner and Tanner*, Brown J considered an application concerning the welfare of a child, J, born in September 2001. The dispute involved the arrangements for the child's time with the wife, particularly in light of her mental health.

The court was required to determine the terms of supervised time between the wife and the child, and the conditions under which the wife might seek unsupervised time. This involved assessing the wife's capacity and current well-being as determined by her treating psychiatrist.

Brown J ordered that the wife spend supervised time with J as agreed between the parties and the child's Case Guardian. Crucially, any future application by the wife for unsupervised time would necessitate the filing of an affidavit from her treating psychiatrist confirming her capacity and suitability, along with any recommended limitations. The court also made directions regarding amended pleadings and adjourned extant applications.