CANTERE & WILTON-STOTE

In the matter of *Cantere & Wilton-Stote*, heard by Judge Brewster, the dispute concerned parenting orders for three children. The mother sought sole parental responsibility and orders for the children to live with her, while the father's involvement was also a key consideration.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children in relation to their living arrangements and parental responsibility. Specifically, the court had to consider whether to discharge existing orders and make new orders regarding the children's residence and the allocation of parental responsibility. The father's proximity to a particular location was also a factor to be addressed.

Judge Brewster reasoned that the existing orders were no longer appropriate and that it was in the children's best interests for the mother to have sole parental responsibility and for the children to live with her. The court also imposed a geographical restriction on the father, restraining him from being within 50 kilometres of the (omitted) Post Office. These orders were made to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.