Eddings and Eddings (No.2)

In the matter of *Eddings and Eddings (No.2)*, Murphy J of the Family Court of Australia considered orders relating to the parenting of a child. The proceedings involved the Mother and the Father, with the dispute concerning various aspects of their parenting arrangements, including changeovers for weekend and school holiday time, and overseas travel.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of consent orders to be made regarding the child's living arrangements and travel. Key issues included the precise location and method of changeovers between parents for both weekend and school holiday periods, and the conditions under which overseas travel with the child would be permitted, including notice periods and the safekeeping of passports. The court also addressed the dismissal of certain final orders sought by the Mother and the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer.

Murphy J made orders by consent, incorporating detailed provisions for changeovers at sporting venues and a railway station, and establishing a framework for overseas travel. This framework mandated at least two months' written notice for any overseas travel, requiring specific details such as travel dates, itinerary, and contact information. The court also ordered the removal of the child's name from the PACE Alert System and discharged previous orders concerning the child's passport, placing its safekeeping with the Father. Certain applications were dismissed, and provisions were made for the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits. The court also directed that the Minutes of Consent be kept on the court file and included particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention in a Fact Sheet.