IDONI & SOHRAB

This matter concerned the parenting arrangements for three children, C, Z, and Y, born in 2007, 2010, and 2012 respectively. The proceedings were before Berman J. The court was required to make orders regarding the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and related matters, including communication between the parents and school enrolments.

The court was tasked with determining the specific details of shared parental responsibility, including the primary residence of the children and the schedule for their time with each parent. This involved establishing a framework for the children's daily lives, holidays, and special occasions, as well as addressing practical considerations such as communication protocols, school arrangements, and the conduct of the parties towards each other and the children. The court also had to consider the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer.

Berman J made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for all three children. The orders established a phased approach to the children's living arrangements, with C initially living with the father and Z and Y with the mother until the commencement of the 2016 academic year. A detailed schedule for time spent with the non-resident parent was set out for this period, including specific provisions for school holidays and alternating arrangements for Christmas. From the commencement of the 2016 academic year, the children were to live with the parties on a week-about basis. The court also made orders regarding Father's Day and Mother's Day, communication between the parents, school enrolments and attendance at school functions, and imposed significant restrictions on the parties' conduct towards each other and concerning the children's welfare, including prohibitions on assault, harassment, and certain communications. The appointment of the Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged, and both parties were ordered to complete a parenting program.