Wilde and Wilde

In the matter of Wilde and Wilde, Watts J considered an application concerning the contravention of court orders by the respondent mother. The dispute centred on allegations that the mother had, without reasonable excuse, contravened specific orders made on 27 September 2012.

The court was required to determine whether the respondent mother had contravened Order 22.2(b) of the existing orders in June and August 2015. Additionally, the court considered various applications and consent orders relating to the child's welfare and parental responsibilities, including contact with a third party, supervision during bathroom use, attendance at parenting programs, and holiday arrangements.

Watts J found that the respondent mother had contravened the orders as alleged. Consequently, the court ordered the mother to enter into a twelve-month good behaviour bond, requiring her to comply with all court orders and to pay a sum of $5,500 into court should she fail to do so. The court also made further orders by consent, including prohibitions on contact with Mr C, specific supervision requirements for the child when with the father, and variations to existing orders regarding notification of travel and overseas residence. The father's application for costs was dismissed.