Bernieres and Anor & Dhopal and Anor

In the matter of *Bernieres and Anor & Dhopal and Anor*, heard by Berman J, the dispute concerned parental responsibility and living arrangements for a child, Q, born in 2014. The applicants sought orders regarding the care and welfare of Q.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate orders for Q's parental responsibility and living arrangements, considering the best interests of the child. This involved assessing the level of shared parental responsibility that would best serve Q's welfare and development, and deciding where Q should live.

Berman J ordered that Ms Bernieres and Mr Bernieres have equal shared parental responsibility for Q. Furthermore, the court ordered that Q live with the applicants. In accordance with sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation, the court attached a fact sheet to its orders detailing the specific obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and resources available to assist the parties in complying with the orders. All proceedings were subsequently removed from the pending list.