Hungerford and Tank (No. 2)

This matter concerned the parenting arrangements for a child, B, born in August 1993, between the Mother and the Father. The proceedings were before Barry J.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of the parenting orders, including the child's living arrangements, the allocation of time spent with each parent, communication protocols, and financial responsibilities related to the child's travel and well-being. The court also needed to address parental responsibility, information sharing, and provisions for future applications or contraventions.

By consent of the parties, Barry J made detailed orders regarding the child's residence with the Mother and the Father's time with the child, including specific arrangements for school holidays and telephone contact. The orders established equal shared parental responsibility, outlined procedures for travel bookings and costs, and set out communication requirements between the parents regarding the child's schooling, medical care, and extracurricular activities. Provisions were also made for the parties to attend parenting courses and for the management of the child's passport. The court further ordered that neither parent was to denigrate the other in the child's presence or discuss the court proceedings with the child. The Father's application was adjourned for review.