Clinton and Cloake

In the matter of *Clinton and Cloake*, heard by Judge Dunkley, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child, X. The court was required to determine the future living arrangements and time spent between the child and each parent, as well as address issues of parental responsibility and communication.

The court's reasoning focused on establishing a framework for shared parental responsibility and outlining specific time arrangements for X with each parent. The orders reflect a detailed schedule for X's time with the mother, including specific weekends, school holidays, and telephone contact. The court also imposed orders restraining the parties from discussing the proceedings with X and from denigrating each other in X's presence. Further orders addressed the practicalities of travel, communication, and information sharing between the parents regarding X's schooling.

The final orders discharged all prior parenting orders and established equal shared parental responsibility for X. X was ordered to live with the father, with specific provisions for X's time with the mother, including travel arrangements and communication protocols. The court also included orders for the parties to keep each other informed of contact details and to refrain from negative discussions about the other parent in X's presence. The father was also directed to facilitate the mother's access to school-related information.