Bergin and Fordham

This matter came before His Honour Judge Wilson concerning parenting orders for a child, [X]. The dispute involved the parents' respective responsibilities and arrangements for [X]'s care, residence, schooling, and communication.

The court was required to determine the extent of equal shared parental responsibility, specifically in relation to [X]'s schooling, and to establish a detailed schedule for [X]'s residence with each parent. Further issues included arrangements for communication between [X] and the non-resident parent, participation in extracurricular activities, medical decision-making, and provisions for international travel. The court also had to consider orders restraining certain behaviours between the parents and regarding the disclosure of court documents.

His Honour Judge Wilson discharged all previous parenting orders and made new orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for [X], except for schooling, where the mother was granted sole responsibility. The court ordered a week-about residence schedule for [X] between the parents, with specific provisions for holidays, birthdays, and communication. Orders were made regarding extracurricular activities, medical care, and the process for obtaining and using [X]'s passport for international travel, requiring written notice to the other parent. The court also imposed restraints on both parents regarding verbal and written conduct in the presence of [X], discussing the proceedings, and accessing court documents.

The court ordered that all extant applications be dismissed and made no order as to costs. Specific provisions were included regarding the particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention of the orders, as set out in an attachment.