Horvill and Horvill

The case of *Horvill and Horvill* concerned parenting orders made by Justice Jordan. The dispute involved the Mother and Father regarding the living arrangements and parental responsibility for their three children: C, L, and S.

The court was required to determine the specific living arrangements for each child, including the division of time between the parents during school terms and school holidays. Additionally, the court needed to establish the framework for parental responsibility, communication between the parents regarding the children's welfare, and specific behavioural expectations concerning discipline and mutual respect. The court also addressed the formal change of one child's surname.

Justice Jordan made orders reflecting a shared parental responsibility, with each parent responsible for day-to-day decisions during their respective care periods. The orders detailed a complex schedule for the children's living arrangements, with varying arrangements for the older children (C and L) and the youngest child (S), particularly during transitional periods and school holidays. The court also mandated specific communication protocols, including the use of a communication book, and prohibited physical discipline and denigration of either parent. A significant order was the consent to change the surname of the child S. The matter was adjourned for further hearing in 12 months, with the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer extended.