Jules and Jackson

In the matter of *Jules and Jackson*, Guest J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application concerning the parental responsibility and living arrangements for the child of the relationship, S. The dispute centred on the arrangements for S, with the court ultimately making orders regarding sole parental responsibility, where S would live, and the father's time with S.

The primary legal issues before the court were to determine the most appropriate orders for S's parental responsibility and living arrangements, and to consider the father's time with S. The court was also required to address the inclusion of specific details regarding the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders, as well as the reasonableness of briefing Counsel.

Guest J ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for S and that S live with the mother. The father was granted time with S at times to be agreed between the parties. Pursuant to relevant sections of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) and the Family Law Rules, the court attached a Fact Sheet to the orders detailing the obligations, potential consequences of contravention, and assistance available to the parties. All extant applications were dismissed, and matters were removed from the Active Pending Cases List. The Minutes of Consent Orders were to remain on the court file, and it was deemed reasonable to brief Counsel.