JACSIC & MAMULA

In the matter of JACSIC & MAMULA, heard by Cronin J, the husband withdrew his application for parenting orders. The wife sought and was granted sole parental responsibility for three children: B JACSIC, C JACSIC, and D JACSIC. The court also ordered that the husband be restrained by injunction from having any contact with the children, save for contact through letters, cards, and presents. The wife was directed to provide the husband with an address for forwarding these items and to confirm receipt and delivery to the children in writing.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders and the extent of contact the husband should have with the children, given the withdrawal of his application. The orders also addressed the children's liberty to live in New South Wales or elsewhere in Australia as determined by the wife, the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer, and the dismissal of all other outstanding applications.

Cronin J applied principles relating to the best interests of the children in making the parenting orders. The husband's withdrawal of his application signified an acceptance of the wife's position regarding sole parental responsibility. The injunction against direct contact, with the limited exception of correspondence, reflects a determination that such restrictions were necessary for the children's welfare. The court also incorporated a fact sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.

The court ordered that the husband's application for parenting orders be withdrawn. The wife was granted sole parental responsibility for the three children. The husband was enjoined from direct contact with the children, with limited exceptions for correspondence. The children were granted liberty to live in New South Wales or another Australian location determined by the wife. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged, and all other outstanding applications were dismissed.