Hinch and Hinch (No.2)

In *Hinch and Hinch (No.2)*, the Family Court of Australia considered an application by the Mother concerning parenting orders for the parties' two children. The dispute centred on the arrangements for the children's living arrangements and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate parenting orders for the children, considering the welfare and best interests of the children. This involved assessing the existing parenting orders and deciding whether they should be discharged and replaced with new arrangements.

The court ultimately ordered that the Mother's application be dismissed and all previous parenting orders discharged. It established equal shared responsibility for the children, with a week-about living arrangement. Specific provisions were made for the children to spend time with each parent on significant dates such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, and their birthdays, as well as allowing for telephone contact and any other agreed arrangements. The orders also included provisions for facilitating communication between the parents regarding the children's health and education, and encouraged the use of family dispute resolution services for future issues.