Waters and Desilva

In the matter of Waters and Desilva, heard before Judge Neville, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child, X, born in 2003. The orders sought to establish arrangements for the child's residence, schooling, and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders regarding parental responsibility, the child's primary residence, educational arrangements, and the specific schedule for the child to spend time with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address any necessary restrictions on a parent's ability to retain the child.

Judge Neville made orders granting the Mother sole parental responsibility for the child, X, and stipulating that the child live with the Mother. The child was to attend a specific primary school in the ACT. The orders detailed a schedule for the child to spend time with the Father during school holidays and on weekends, with specific arrangements for collection and return. A restraint was placed on the Father from retaining the child in a particular location during school terms. The court declared the matter finalised.