Demarco and Demarco

In the matter of *Demarco and Demarco*, Collier J considered parenting orders concerning two children, C and M. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility for significant decisions.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders, including the allocation of sole parental responsibility for major long-term decisions, the children's primary residence, and the schedule for the children to spend time with each parent. Additionally, the court addressed communication protocols between the parents, notification requirements for contact details and holidays, and the responsibility for determining the children's sporting activities. The court also considered the discharge of existing parenting orders and the dismissal of certain applications.

Collier J discharged all existing parenting orders and made new orders reflecting a significant shift in parental responsibility and living arrangements. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for major long-term decisions and the children were ordered to live with her. The father was granted specific periods of time with the children, including alternate weekends during school terms, Wednesday afternoons, and defined periods during school holidays, with detailed provisions for changeovers and communication. The court also made orders regarding the children's schooling, sporting activities, and communication between the parents, aiming to establish clear guidelines for the future care and welfare of the children.