Tansley and Bamford

In the matter of *Tansley and Bamford*, heard by Judge Altobelli, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for Child X. The orders indicate a disagreement between the parents regarding the child's residence and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of Child X and the terms of the child's time spent with the Father. Additionally, the court considered the need for supervised contact and the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

The court ordered that Child X live with the Mother pending further order. The Father was granted time with the child each Sunday, subject to agreement between the parents, or failing agreement, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. This supervised time was to be facilitated by Connecting Families, with the Father bearing the initial costs. An Independent Children's Lawyer was appointed for Child X pursuant to section 68L of the *Family Law Act 1975*, with a request made to the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales for representation. The proceedings were subsequently transferred to the Federal Circuit Court, Parramatta Registry, for directions.