Bambach and Madigan

These proceedings involved a dispute between a mother and father concerning parenting arrangements for their three children. The matter was heard in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, presided over by Judge McNab.

The court was required to determine the issue of equal shared parental responsibility for the children, where the children would live, and the specific arrangements for the children to spend time with the father. Additionally, the court needed to consider conditions relating to travel expenses and communication between the father and the children.

Judge McNab ordered that the proceedings be transferred to the Perth Registry of the Family Court of Australia. The court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility, with the children to live with the mother in Perth. Specific time arrangements were made for the father to spend time with the children, including periods in Melbourne and Perth, with conditions regarding reimbursement of travel expenses and provision of necessities. The court also ordered regular "face time" communication between the father and the children. The parties were noted to be pursuing mediation to reach further parenting arrangements.