Ginty and Sleith

In the matter of Ginty and Sleith, the court was asked to make final parenting orders concerning two children, X and Y. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's living arrangements and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility for the children, establish a schedule for when the children would live with and spend time with each parent, and address issues relating to international travel with the children during school holidays. Additionally, the court needed to consider the role of an Independent Children's Lawyer and the costs associated with their appointment.

The court ordered that the parties have equal shared parental responsibility for the children. A detailed schedule was established for the children to live with and spend time with the father, commencing immediately and extending through various school terms and holidays, with specific provisions for alternating weeks and periods. The court also made orders regarding international travel, limiting the duration and requiring notice, and set out conditions for telephone contact during school holidays. The parties were also directed to engage with a professional, Dr. J, for an unspecified period.

Finally, the court ordered the discharge of all interim parenting orders and the appointment of the Independent Children's Lawyer, subject to certain conditions. The father was ordered to pay the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer. All other extant applications were dismissed.