Time and Bailey

This matter concerned parenting orders for a child born in 2005. The dispute involved the father and mother regarding the arrangements for the child's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and related matters. The decision was made by Judge Baker.

The court was required to determine the specific orders concerning the child's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility, the schedule for the child to spend time with each parent, including during school holidays and overseas travel, and provisions for communication between the child and each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address the financial responsibilities associated with the child's travel and the security required for international travel.

The court ordered that previous parenting orders be discharged, with the exception of one specific order. It established equal shared parental responsibility for the child, with the child to live with the father. Detailed provisions were made for the child to spend time with the mother, including specific periods during school terms and holidays, and for overseas travel by both parents. The court also set out requirements for communication between the child and each parent, including the use of technology and specific times. Further orders addressed the exchange of passports, the child's placement on the Airport Watch List, and the definition of school holidays. The parties were also ordered to attend a Post Separation Parenting Program.