Francis and Rantaine

In *Francis and Rantaine*, heard by Gill J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for two children. The mother sought to vary existing orders regarding the children's time with her, while the father opposed this variation.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to discharge or vary the existing parenting orders made on 11 November 2016, and to determine the specific arrangements for the children to spend time with and communicate with the mother.

Gill J reasoned that the existing orders required modification to better facilitate the children's time with the mother. The court applied principles of family law concerning the best interests of the child, establishing a detailed schedule for the children's time with the mother during school terms, including specific days and times for overnight stays and day visits. The court also ordered regular telephone contact between the mother and children, specifying the timing and method of communication. The application to vary the orders and the response were otherwise dismissed.