Gatting and Snell and Ors

Stevenson J made orders concerning the parenting of two children, B and C, born in 2005 and 2002 respectively. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and related matters.

The court was required to determine the specific parenting orders that would best serve the children's interests. This included establishing equal shared parental responsibility, determining with whom the children would live, and detailing the father's time with the children during school terms and holidays. The court also had to address specific arrangements for significant dates such as Christmas Day, birthdays, and school holidays, as well as communication protocols, extracurricular activities, travel, and health information sharing between the parents.

Stevenson J ordered the discharge of all existing parenting orders. The parents were granted equal shared parental responsibility, with the children to live with the mother. The father was allocated specific periods of time with the children, including alternate weekends during school terms and defined portions of school holidays. The orders also stipulated detailed arrangements for Christmas Day, birthdays, and communication, including telephone or video calls. Provisions were made regarding the children's extracurricular activities, with restrictions placed on enrolment and attendance by parents and maternal grandparents. The court also made orders concerning the children's passports, international travel, and the notification of health and psychological matters. Furthermore, the parents and maternal grandparents were ordered to enrol in the Assisting Responsible Care of Kids (ARCK) program.