Grace & Grace

In *Grace & Grace*, the parties, Ms E Grace and Ms V Grace, sought consent orders regarding their child. The dispute concerned the living arrangements for the child and the allocation of parental responsibility and decision-making powers. The matter came before Jordan J.

The court was required to determine the terms of consent orders concerning the child's residence, the division of parental responsibility, and the specific areas of decision-making that would be shared or individually managed by the parties. This included issues relating to the child's welfare, education, and health.

Jordan J made orders by consent. The child was ordered to live with both Ms E Grace and Ms V Grace, and the parties were to share equal parental responsibility. They were also to share decision-making on all major long-term issues concerning the child's welfare, including education and health. The orders further authorised each party, jointly or solely, to obtain medical advice and authorise treatment, enrol the child in educational facilities and extracurricular activities, and obtain reports and notices related to the child's progress and schooling. Pursuant to s65DA(2) and s62B of the relevant legislation, the orders also incorporated a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations created, the consequences of contravention, and information on assistance for compliance.