QLD Supervised visitation

[Bjk]

Is it fair for the father of my child who refused to be apart of his childs life from birth until now at 9 months old to start seeing baby through supervised visitation? He has a history of drug use which he claims to have stopped recently and whilst pregnant said he ‘had murderous intent’.
Is starting with a year of weekly supervised visits reasonable?

 

[CSFLW]

Is this matter before the courts?

 

[Bjk]

Is this matter before the courts?

No

 

[Tim W]

Is it fair for the father of my child who refused to be apart of his childs life from birth until now at 9 months old to start seeing baby through supervised visitation? He has a history of drug use which he claims to have stopped recently and whilst pregnant said he ‘had murderous intent’.
Is starting with a year of weekly supervised visits reasonable?

Maybe don't do it by consent.
Maybe make him get an Order.
That will give you a chance to present your argument about why he should not.

 

[Atticus]

Maybe don't take the above advice ... If nothing else, MAKING him 'get orders' is contrary to legislated pre action requirements, & potentially leaves you open to a costs application as well if you proved to be disingenuous in your dealings.

It appears you are looking to do the right thing. The first step is to attend family dispute resolution, Relationships Australia is one such organisation that is accredited to do FDR . Call them to discuss. All communications in FDR are confidential. They will help both parents find common ground, & inform you of options to move forward in a positive, safe manner.

If you have genuine concerns & evidence around child safety, FDR will taker that into account.

Some useful information:-

Family dispute resolution | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Before you file – pre-action procedure for parenting cases (prescribed brochure) | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

 

[sammy01]

Ask him to show a negative drug screen. If it is clean then clearly he is making an effort to be a dad. GREAT. You have not mentioned DV... So I'd suggest you do everything possible to facilitate a relationship between him and the child and do your best to keep it out of the courts.