Heath & Heath

In *Heath & Heath*, Fowler J determined the parenting arrangements for the two children of the marriage, M and L. The dispute concerned the division of parental responsibility and the specific time the children would spend with each parent.

The court was required to determine the extent of joint parental responsibility for the children and to establish a detailed schedule for the children's living arrangements and time spent with each parent, including provisions for regular contact, school holidays, birthdays, and significant annual events. The court also considered the parties' liberty to attend and be informed of the children's extracurricular activities.

Fowler J ordered that the parties have equal joint parental responsibility for M and L. The children were to live with the mother, and a comprehensive schedule was set out for the children to spend time with the father. This schedule included alternate week residency from Thursday after school until Wednesday morning, half of each school holiday period, and specific arrangements for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, and Mother's Day. The orders also stipulated that each parent could attend the children's activities and would endeavour to keep the other informed and provide reasonable notice.