Maddison and Hayden

In the matter of *Maddison and Hayden*, heard before Hannam J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, B and C. The specific nature of the dispute leading to the application for new orders is not detailed, but the court was tasked with determining the future arrangements for the children's care and the responsibilities of each parent.

The court was required to determine several key issues regarding the children's upbringing. These included who should have sole parental responsibility, where the children should live, the extent of time the children should spend with their father, and how the parents should communicate regarding their contact details and the children's well-being. Furthermore, the court considered the mother's engagement with support programs, the facilitation of the children's relationship with their paternal family, and the children's medical and psychological care. A specific issue also arose regarding the children's contact with certain maternal cousins.

Hannam J ordered that all previous orders concerning the children be discharged. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility, and the children were to live with her. The father was to spend time with the children as agreed between the parents. The court also made detailed orders regarding parental communication, the mother's engagement with the Brighter Futures program, and her obligation to promote the children's relationship with their paternal family. The mother was directed to ensure the children attended all necessary medical and psychological appointments and followed professional recommendations. Crucially, the mother was restrained from permitting unsupervised time between the children and their maternal cousins, Jaiden, Callum, and Lachlan Maddison. All outstanding applications were dismissed.