Glendale and Rubin

In the matter of *Glendale and Rubin*, Judge Jones of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered parenting orders concerning two children, [X] born in 2003 and [Y] born in 2011. The dispute centred on the future living arrangements and parental responsibilities for the children.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility each parent would have, where the children would live, and the nature and extent of any communication or contact the Father would have with the children. The court also had to consider the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the provision of school reports.

Judge Jones ordered the discharge of all previous parenting orders. The Mother was granted sole parental responsibility and the children were to live with her. The Father was prohibited from spending time or communicating with the children, save for sending cards, gifts, and letters on specific occasions, which the Mother had discretion to provide to the children after reviewing their content. The Mother was also ordered to facilitate the provision of school reports to the Father at his expense. The Independent Children's Lawyer was directed to explain the orders to the children, after which their appointment would be discharged. The court also noted the particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention under s.65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, and information regarding support services under s.62B of the same Act.