Bolan and Bolan

In *Bolan and Bolan*, Judge Henderson considered the parenting arrangements for a child born in 2013. The dispute concerned the division of parental responsibility and the specific time the child would spend with each parent.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate orders for shared parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the detailed schedule for the father's time with the child, including provisions for school holidays, special days, and communication between the parents. The court also needed to address practical matters such as changeovers, telephone contact, the use of a communication book, and restrictions on derogatory remarks.

The court ordered equal shared parental responsibility, with the child to live with the mother. A detailed schedule was established for the father's time with the child, which progressively increased over time and included specific arrangements for weekends, school holidays, and Christmas. The orders also mandated communication protocols, including the use of a communication book, facilitated telephone calls, and prohibitions against negative comments about the other parent. Provisions were also made for interstate travel notification and the exchange of contact details.