LANGTON & WESTMAN

In the matter of *Langton & Westman*, heard before Hannam J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, X and Y. The mother sought sole parental responsibility and orders for the children to live with her, with no time spent with the father.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children in light of the circumstances presented. Specifically, the court had to consider the appropriate living arrangements for the children, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the extent of contact, if any, the children should have with the father.

Hannam J's reasoning focused on the paramountcy of the children's welfare. The orders made reflect a determination that it was in the children's best interests to live with the mother and for the mother to have sole parental responsibility. The court also ordered that the children spend no time with the father, indicating significant concerns regarding the father's involvement. Furthermore, the mother was directed to comply with all recommendations from the children's treating health professionals, underscoring the importance of the children's health and well-being.

The final orders stipulated that the mother shall have sole parental responsibility for the children and that the children shall live with the mother. The children were ordered to spend no time with the father. The mother was also mandated to follow all recommendations from the children's treating health professionals. The court further ordered that these orders and Reasons for Judgment be provided to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.