Lofts and Lofts

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Hogan J. The dispute involved the mother and father of three children, B, C, and D, regarding their living arrangements, parental responsibility, and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the specific orders concerning the children's residence, the allocation of parental responsibility for long-term decisions, and the detailed arrangements for the children's time with each parent, including communication and holiday periods. Additionally, the court addressed provisions for the children's counselling, parental conduct towards each other in the children's presence, and the exchange of information regarding the children's health and education.

The orders were made by consent and reflected a comprehensive agreement between the parties. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for long-term issues, subject to a process of consultation with the father. The children were ordered to live with the mother, with specific provisions for their time with the father, including detailed schedules for weekends, school holidays, and Christmas. The orders also included injunctions regarding the father's alcohol consumption, requirements for his medical treatment, and provisions for the children to attend counselling to rebuild their relationship with him. Both parents were ordered to communicate respectfully about each other and to keep each other informed of relevant details concerning the children.

The court ordered the discharge of all previous parenting orders and dismissed all outstanding applications. The orders also included directions for the return of subpoenaed documents and exhibits after the appeal period.