Artur and Mercasa

This matter came before Brown J concerning parenting orders for children E and S. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children following the separation of their parents, Artur and Mercasa.

The court was required to determine the specific parenting orders that would best serve the interests of the children, including arrangements for their living situation, parental responsibility, communication between parents and children, and the conduct of the parties towards each other and the children. The court also needed to address the financial aspects of the proceedings, including the exchange of financial documents and the attendance of the parties at a conciliation conference.

Brown J made orders discharging previous parenting orders and establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The court detailed a specific schedule for the children to live with the husband and the wife, along with provisions for communication between the parents and children when they were not in their care. The orders also included significant restraints on both parties, prohibiting discussions of proceedings with the children, denigration of the other parent, and certain medical or therapeutic interventions without prior approval. Furthermore, the court mandated counselling for the children regarding the impact of their parents' separation and outlined extensive financial disclosure requirements and procedural steps leading to a conciliation conference and potential trial.