Hargun and Alman

In *Hargun and Alman*, heard by Waddy J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, S and H. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the court's intervention is not detailed, but the final orders indicate a resolution regarding the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate living arrangements for the children, the extent of time they should spend with their father, and the nature of their parental responsibility. Additionally, the court considered the importance of ensuring the parties understood the obligations and consequences associated with the parenting orders, including the provision of explanatory information and the role of legal representatives.

Waddy J ordered that the children, S and H, live with their mother. The father was granted the right to spend time with the children at times when he is resident in Australia, as agreed between the parties. Crucially, the court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The court also emphasised the importance of the parties understanding the obligations and potential consequences of contravening these orders, directing that specific particulars be included in the orders and requesting legal representatives to explain these to their clients. The matter was subsequently removed from the active pending cases list.