4 Sept 2012
A v. ABC
- Citation
- A v. ABC
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMC8759/2010
Sole custody and care and control were granted to the mother because, on the balance of probabilities, the father's past conduct (repeated excessive questioning, corporal punishment) and ongoing mental health issues posed a risk of harm and had produced significant distress and refusal of meaningful contact by the children; the children's expressed wishes, strong bond with the mother, and the consistent recommendations of the social welfare officer and clinical psychologist made continuation with the mother demonstrably in the children's best interests. Access was suspended short-term with su…