Kelsey and Sellenger

In the matter of *Kelsey and Sellenger*, heard before Judge Lapthorn, the dispute concerned the parenting arrangements for two children, [X] and [Y], born in 2007 and 2009 respectively. The orders made by the court indicate a significant divergence in the proposed arrangements for the children's lives and their relationship with their father.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the children, the allocation of parental responsibility, the nature and extent of any contact between the children and their father, and whether any protective orders were necessary to ensure the children's safety and well-being. The orders also addressed ongoing therapeutic support for one of the children.

Judge Lapthorn ordered that the children live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility. Crucially, the court ordered no contact between the children and the father, encompassing physical time, telephone communication, and all forms of written communication, including letters, cards, and presents. Furthermore, the father was restrained from attempting to locate the mother and children without leave of the court, and the mother was directed to continue counselling for child [X] as recommended by his psychologist.