Waski and Waski

In the matter of Waski and Waski, Cleary J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting arrangements for the child J. The dispute between the parents, the mother and the father, related to the upbringing and care of their child.

The court was required to determine the nature of parental responsibility, the living arrangements for the child, and the specific time the child would spend with each parent. Additionally, the court considered provisions for communication between the parents, the child's welfare, and the prevention of parental conflict impacting the child.

Cleary J ordered the discharge of all previous parenting orders and established equal shared parental responsibility for J. However, the mother was granted sole parental responsibility for non-major long-term issues, while J was ordered to live with the mother. Detailed provisions were made for the child's time with the father, both before and after commencing school, including specific arrangements for weekends, weekdays, school holidays, and special occasions. The orders also mandated the use of a communication book, prohibited certain actions such as tattooing the child, and encouraged attendance at parenting courses. Further orders addressed communication protocols, notification of changes in contact details, medical emergencies, school reporting, parental attendance at school events, and the prevention of derogatory remarks or passing messages through the child. The court also noted the parties' entitlement to agree on alternative arrangements and encouraged direct communication regarding parenting issues.