WILLIAMS and Lethbridge

This matter concerned orders made by consent between the parties, Williams and Lethbridge, before Young J. The dispute revolved around arrangements for their child, G, born in May 2006, including living arrangements, parental responsibility, and the father's time with the child.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of the consent orders concerning the child's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the detailed schedule for the father's time with the child. This included provisions for travel, communication, and financial responsibilities related to the child's time with each parent. The orders also addressed practical matters such as passport applications and notification of overseas travel.

The court's reasoning was based on the consent of the parties, reflecting an agreed pathway for the child's upbringing and contact with both parents. The orders established that the child would live with the mother and that parents would share parental responsibility, with the mother having sole responsibility for educational matters. A comprehensive schedule was set out detailing the father's time with the child, including specific dates, locations, and durations, along with provisions for travel costs and changeover arrangements. The court also included standard provisions regarding notification of address changes, telephone contact, and the consequences of contravening the orders, referencing sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

By consent, the court ordered that the child live with the mother and that the parents share parental responsibility, with the mother having sole responsibility for educational issues. The father was granted specific time with the child, with detailed provisions for travel, communication, and financial contributions. All previous orders were discharged, and extant applications were dismissed.