Crockett and Crockett and Anor

In *Crockett and Crockett and Anor*, Cronin J considered parenting orders concerning a child born in April 2003. The dispute involved the father and mother, with the maternal grandparents also having an interest in the child's welfare, as evidenced by specific provisions for their contact.

The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child's living situation, time spent with each parent, and communication between the child and parents, as well as with the maternal grandparents. Key issues included establishing equal shared parental responsibility, defining the child's residence, and outlining specific periods of time the child would spend with each parent, including during school holidays. The court also addressed the prevention of denigration between parents and the use of a communication book.

Cronin J discharged all extant parenting orders and made new orders reflecting a significant shift in the child's living arrangements. The court ordered that the child live with the father and that the parents have equal shared parental responsibility. Detailed provisions were made for the mother's time with the child, including specific days, weekends, and school holidays, with adjustments for future years. The court also mandated communication between the child and maternal grandparents, and between the child and the mother, with the father to facilitate this. Further orders included provisions for the exchange of information regarding the child's education and medical care, and prohibitions against denigration. The court also made specific arrangements for the immediate handover of the child and for the child's attendance at a school event.