DAWE & DAWE

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Kelly in relation to the child X. The dispute centred on the division of parental responsibility and the specific living arrangements for X between the parents.

The court was required to determine the extent of shared parental responsibility, the process for resolving disputes regarding major issues concerning X's care, welfare, and development, and the specific schedule for X's living arrangements with each parent. Additionally, the court addressed arrangements for special occasions and ancillary matters related to communication and conduct between the parents.

Judge Kelly ordered that the parents share equally in parental responsibility for X, requiring them to consult and endeavour to reach agreement on major issues. In the event of an unresolved dispute, the mother would exercise sole parental responsibility for that specific issue. The orders detailed a complex schedule for X's living arrangements, transitioning from a primary residence with the mother to an alternate week arrangement with both parents commencing in Term One 2015. The court also established specific provisions for time spent on special occasions, including birthdays and religious celebrations, and mandated the use of a communication book, while restraining parents from denigrating each other or discussing proceedings with X.

All proceedings were dismissed as finalised.