Wunscher and Licha

In the matter of *Wunscher and Licha*, heard by Judge Stewart, the dispute concerned the parental responsibility and living arrangements for a child, X. The orders indicate a significant disagreement between the parents, the Father and the Mother, regarding X's welfare and the extent of each parent's involvement in X's life.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate arrangements for X's upbringing, specifically addressing issues of parental responsibility, where X should live, and the nature and extent of contact between the Mother and X. Furthermore, the court had to consider the Mother's access to X's medical information and her ability to communicate with X's healthcare providers. The discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the dismissal of all extant applications also formed part of the court's considerations.

Judge Stewart ordered that the Father have sole parental responsibility for X and that X live with the Father. Crucially, the Mother was restrained from contacting or communicating with X unless X expressly invited her to do so in writing. The Mother was also prohibited from contacting X's medical practitioners or obtaining medical information about X. Liberty was granted to the Father and the Independent Children's Lawyer to provide these orders and reasons to relevant parties, including X's treating practitioners and school. The Independent Children's Lawyer's appointment was discharged, and all pending applications were dismissed.