Voumard and Lauren

This matter concerned orders made by Young J in relation to the child N, born in October 1999, and the arrangements for the child to live with the mother and spend time and communicate with the father. The court was required to determine the specific terms of these arrangements, including discharge of previous orders and the establishment of new living and contact schedules.

The court's reasoning involved the detailed articulation of parenting orders, discharging previous directions and establishing a comprehensive schedule for the child's time with each parent. This included specific dates and times for contact, provisions for communication, and arrangements for the father's involvement in the child's schooling. The court also made orders regarding the provision of school materials, the father's attendance at school functions, and the facilitation of obtaining replacement glasses for the child.

Further orders addressed the father's attendance at psychological assessment and reporting, the potential involvement of a Family Consultant to supervise the orders, and the exchange of contact details between parents. The court also noted that no evidence was given on oath and clarified the meaning of "substantial attendance" in the context of the father's contact. The proceedings were adjourned for a Less Adversarial Trial hearing.