Crawley & Crawley

In the matter of *Crawley & Crawley*, heard by Guest J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for the three children of the marriage. The specific nature of the disagreement leading to the court's intervention is not detailed, but the final orders indicate a resolution regarding the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, specifically addressing issues of equal shared parental responsibility, the children's primary residence, and the extent of their contact with the non-resident parent. The court also considered the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the dismissal of outstanding applications.

Guest J made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for the long-term care, welfare, and development of the children. The children were ordered to live with the Wife, and to spend time with and communicate with the Husband as agreed between the parties. The court also included particulars of obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance for compliance, as required by sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged, and all other extant applications were dismissed, with the matter removed from the list.