Keats and Keats

In the matter of *Keats and Keats*, heard by Judge Henderson, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, X and Y. The parents sought to establish arrangements for the children's living situation, time spent with each parent, and other related matters.

The court was required to determine the terms of parenting orders, including whether the parents should have equal shared responsibility for the children, where the children would live, and the specific arrangements for the children to spend time with each parent. The court also had to consider provisions regarding the communication between parents, the discipline of the children, and the disclosure of medical information.

Judge Henderson made orders for equal shared responsibility for both children, with the children to live with the mother. Specific time arrangements were detailed for the father to spend time with both X and Y, including alternate weekends, birthdays, Father's Day, and Christmas. The orders also included prohibitions against denigrating the other parent, physical discipline of the children, and discussing the proceedings with the children. Further orders mandated the exchange of contact details and notification of any illness or injury to the children, with provisions for the other parent to obtain medical information. These orders were made pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*, with particulars of obligations and consequences for contravention set out in an attachment.