Drummond and Hunter

In the matter of *Drummond and Hunter*, Rees J made orders concerning the parental responsibility and time spent with the child L. The dispute concerned the arrangements for the child following the separation of the parents.

The court was required to determine the nature of parental responsibility and to establish a detailed schedule for the child's time with each parent, including provisions for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. The court also addressed communication protocols between the parents, notification requirements regarding the child's health, and the sharing of educational information.

Rees J ordered that the parents have equal shared parental responsibility for the child. The court then set out a phased schedule for the child's time with the father, commencing immediately and progressing through different arrangements until January 2016. This schedule included specific days and times, with adjustments for school holidays and special days such as Christmas and birthdays. The orders also stipulated strict protocols for changeovers, parental communication, and the sharing of medical and educational information, and importantly, restrained each parent from denigrating the other or discussing proceedings in the child's presence.