Andris and Dellis

In the matter of Andris and Dellis, Judge Foster of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered a dispute between the mother and father concerning the residence and time spent with their two children. The mother sought permission to relocate the children to the Greater Melbourne area and enrol them at a specific school, while the father sought orders regarding parental responsibility and the children's time with him.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the mother's application for relocation, the nature of parental responsibility, and the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, including school holidays and travel. Additionally, the court needed to address provisions for communication between the parents and children, and procedures in the event of a medical emergency.

Judge Foster ordered that the mother be permitted to relocate the children to the Greater Melbourne area and enrol them at the specified school. The court also made orders for equal shared parental responsibility. The detailed orders outlined specific arrangements for the children's time with the father, including during school terms and holidays, with provisions for travel costs and communication methods. The court also established protocols for notifying the other parent in case of a medical emergency and authorised both parents to obtain information from the children's schools.