Kohl and Rennie

Stevenson J considered parenting orders concerning two children, X and Y. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's living arrangements and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the terms of new parenting orders, including whether the parties should have equal shared parental responsibility, where the children would live, and the specific schedule for the children to spend time with each parent. The court also had to consider provisions for school holidays, birthdays, and communication between the parents and children.

Stevenson J ordered the discharge of all existing parenting orders. The court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility, with the children to live with the father. The mother was granted specific periods of time with the children, including alternate weeks during school terms and half of all school holidays, with detailed provisions for the division of mid-year and summer holidays, Christmas, and the children's birthdays. The orders also included provisions for changeovers, telephone communication, notification of illness, paediatric reviews, and international travel.