Edwards and Edwards

In the matter of *Edwards and Edwards*, Cronin J considered parenting orders concerning the child B. The dispute involved the allocation of parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the extent of each parent's involvement in the child's life.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the child, including who would have sole parental responsibility, where the child would live, and the specific time the child would spend with each parent. Further issues included the process for making major long-term decisions concerning the child, the father's communication with the child, and the parents' ability to attend school events.

Cronin J discharged all existing parenting orders, save for those made by consent on 24 March 2016. The court ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for the child and that the child live with the mother. The father was granted specific time with the child, including alternate weekends and periods during school holidays, with detailed provisions for communication and decision-making regarding major long-term issues. The court also stipulated that both parents could attend school events and receive information about the child's education, unless the principal determined otherwise. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged after explaining the orders to the child. All other applications were dismissed.