Argyros and Argyros

In the matter of *Argyros and Argyros*, heard by Justice Rose, the parties sought orders concerning parenting arrangements for their two children, [J] and [M]. The dispute involved the specific medical practitioners the children could attend, as well as detailed provisions for time spent with each parent on significant dates and holidays. The court was also required to determine the method of communication between the parents regarding the children and to address the children's ongoing medical care and information sharing.

The court was tasked with determining the terms of consent parenting orders, including specific restrictions on medical treatment providers, except in emergencies. Further issues included the allocation of time with each parent on birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas, as well as provisions for notification of medical appointments and access to medical information. The court also had to consider orders relating to communication between the parents, notification of address changes, and the requirement for both parties to engage in parenting education, conflict resolution, and mediation programs.

Justice Rose made consent orders reflecting the agreement of the parties. These orders included specific provisions for the children's time with each parent on various occasions, and importantly, a restraint on taking the children to medical practitioners other than those specified, save for medical emergencies. The orders also mandated prior notification of all medical appointments, authorised each parent to receive information from treating professionals, and required notification of serious injury or illness. Furthermore, the court ordered specific communication methods for urgent and non-urgent matters, address notification requirements, and mandated participation in educational and dispute resolution programs, with the assistance of the Regional Co-ordinator Child Dispute Services. The substantive proceedings were expedited, and outstanding interim applications were dismissed.