Macleod and Macleod

This matter concerned an application by the Mother and Father for new parenting orders concerning their two children, X and Y. The court, presided over by Judge Williams, was required to determine the arrangements for the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and other related matters.

The court was tasked with determining the extent of shared parental responsibility, where the children would primarily reside, and the specific schedule for the children's time with the Father. This included detailed provisions for school term time, school holidays, and specific public holidays. The court also needed to address the location of changeovers between parents, the children's education, communication between parents and children, and the exchange of information regarding the children's schooling and medical care.

In its determination, the court ordered that the Mother and Father have equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The children were to live with the Mother, and specific, detailed arrangements were made for the children to spend time with the Father, including provisions for different scenarios based on the Father's residential proximity to the Mother. The court also made orders regarding the children's education at a specific college, liberal telephone communication, and the exchange of important information between the parents concerning the children's welfare. All previous orders were discharged and replaced by these new orders.