Combs and Combs

In the matter of *Combs and Combs*, heard before Tree J, the dispute concerned parenting orders relating to two children, X and Y. The specific nature of the dispute leading to these orders is not detailed, but the court's final orders indicate a significant divergence in the proposed arrangements for the children's care and responsibility.

The central legal issue before the court was the determination of appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, X and Y, in light of the circumstances presented. This involved deciding who should have parental responsibility, where the children should live, and the extent of any contact or communication permitted between the father and the children. The court was also required to consider the role and discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer.

Tree J ordered that all previous parenting orders be discharged. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for both children, and the children were ordered to live with her. Crucially, the father was restrained from having any contact, direct or indirect, with the children and was also prohibited from removing them from the mother's care or any place they might be, including educational or care institutions. The Independent Children's Lawyer was directed to explain these orders to the children within seven days and was subsequently discharged. All other pending applications were dismissed.