Ledersole and Ledersole

This matter concerned orders made by consent between the parties, Ledersole and Ledersole, regarding their two children, O and D. The dispute centred on arrangements for the children's living arrangements, parental responsibility, and time spent with each parent. The orders were made by Justice Ryan.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders, including where the children would live, the nature of parental responsibility, and the detailed schedule for the children to spend time with each parent. This encompassed provisions for regular time, time during school holidays, and special occasions, as well as communication protocols, geographical restrictions on residence, and obligations regarding the children's education and health.

The court made orders by consent, reflecting an agreement between the parties. These orders stipulated that the children would live with the mother and that the parents would share equal parental responsibility. The orders then detailed a comprehensive schedule for the father's time with the children, including specific days, times, and communication arrangements, which varied over different periods and included provisions for school terms and holidays. Further orders addressed parental notification of residence changes, restrictions on residing more than 50 kilometres from Newcastle, prohibitions on denigration, and mutual authority to obtain information regarding the children's schooling and medical care. The court also ordered that outstanding applications be dismissed.