Webber and Kanern

The case of *Webber and Kanern* involved proceedings before Barry J in the Family Court of Australia concerning parenting arrangements for a child. The dispute centred on the terms of orders to be made regarding the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and related matters.

The court was required to determine the specific orders to be made concerning the child's living arrangements and time with each parent. This included establishing conditions for the father's time with the child, particularly in relation to his accommodation, and outlining provisions for school holidays and interstate travel. The court also had to consider orders for both parents to attend specific programs and the method of communication regarding changes to the orders.

By consent, the court ordered that the child live with the Mother. The father's time with the child was made conditional on him attaining suitable accommodation, defined as at least a two-bedroom premise where he resides alone when the child visits. Specific time arrangements were set out, both before and after the father secured suitable accommodation, including weekday and weekend time, as well as school holiday periods. Further orders mandated the father to attend an anger management course and the mother to attend a Triple P Parenting Program. All communications regarding changes to the orders were to be by text message. The court also made specific orders for a period of time between 27 and 30 December 2010, subject to the father having had at least three overnight periods with the child under the new arrangements. The orders also included provisions for changeovers, notification of accommodation, and details of travel arrangements.