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Citation:
[2024] FCoA 67
Court:
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Date:
19 January 2024
Issue:
Parenting orders – Child expressing strong views against time with father
Summary:
The 14-year-old child expressed a strong and consistent view that they did not wish to spend time with their father. The father sought orders for regular overnight time, arguing the child had been influenced by the mother.
The Court appointed an Independent Childrens Lawyer and obtained a family report. The family consultant found no evidence of coaching or alienation but noted the father-child relationship had deteriorated due to the fathers criticism of the mother in the childs presence.
The Court ordered therapeutic reunification sessions before any overnight time could resume, emphasising the childs right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents while respecting their developmental stage and views.
Outcome:
Daytime-only contact for six months. Therapeutic reunification ordered. Review in 12 months.