Danes and Kennedy

In the matter of Danes and Kennedy, heard by Judge Harman, the dispute concerned parenting orders for a child named [Z]. The court was required to determine the arrangements for [Z]'s residence, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility.

The court was tasked with establishing a new parenting regime for [Z], discharging all prior orders. This involved determining the extent of equal shared parental responsibility, where [Z] would live, and the specific periods [Z] would spend with his father. Additionally, the court needed to address communication protocols between the parents regarding [Z], including telephone contact and notification of significant events. The orders also encompassed provisions for changing [Z]'s place of residence and school, and ensuring both parents were recognised on [Z]'s birth certificate and school records.

Judge Harman ordered the discharge of all prior parenting orders concerning [Z]. The parents were granted equal shared parental responsibility. [Z] was ordered to live with his mother, Ms Danes, and specific provisions were made for [Z] to spend time with his father, Mr Kennedy, including alternate weekends, portions of school holidays, and Father's Day. The orders also detailed communication arrangements, including telephone contact and the exchange of information regarding [Z]'s well-being and schooling. Ms Danes was authorised to change [Z]'s place of residence and school under certain conditions. Furthermore, the court mandated that both parents be registered on [Z]'s birth certificate and school records, and that they keep each other informed of any significant illness or hospitalisation. All outstanding applications were dismissed.