Cullin and Tarankiev

This matter concerned orders made by Hogan J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia concerning the welfare of a child, B. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for the child's residence, parental responsibility, and time with each parent, including the mother's proposed relocation of the child to Sweden.

The court was required to determine the final arrangements for the child's living situation, including who the child would live with and the allocation of parental responsibility for significant long-term decisions. Key issues included the extent of consultation required between the parents regarding these decisions, the specific times the child would spend with each parent, and the arrangements for the child's relocation to Sweden and subsequent time with the father. The court also addressed communication protocols between the child and the father after relocation and the parents' obligations to keep each other informed about the child's welfare and education.

By consent, the court ordered that the child, B, would live with the mother and that the mother would have sole parental responsibility for major long-term issues, including education, religious and cultural upbringing, and health. However, the mother was required to consult the father in writing regarding these decisions, providing him with 14 days to respond and considering his views before making a final decision. The court also made detailed orders regarding the child's time with the father, both before and after the mother's relocation to Sweden, and established communication requirements between the child and the father. The mother was also ordered to take steps to ensure recognition of the Australian orders in Sweden.