Mallett and Wharton

In the matter of *Mallett and Wharton*, heard by Judge Hartnett, the court was asked to determine parenting orders concerning two children, X and Y. The dispute involved the allocation of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent between the children and each parent.

The primary legal issues before the court were to establish sole parental responsibility for one parent, determine the children's primary residence, and delineate the specific arrangements for the children's time with the other parent, including holiday periods and communication protocols. The court was also required to consider provisions for the children's welfare, such as supervision during time with one parent and the exchange of medical and educational information.

Judge Hartnett ordered the discharge of all previous parenting orders, with the exception of those made on 19 June 2017, which were to remain in effect until the commencement of the third school term of 2017. The father was granted sole parental responsibility for the children, and they were ordered to live with him. The mother was granted specific periods of time with the children, including weekend visits, school holidays, and alternate Christmas holiday periods, with detailed arrangements for collection and handover. The court also imposed conditions regarding the mother's attendance during her time with the children, communication between parents and children, and the exchange of information regarding the children's health and education. Furthermore, an injunction was issued restraining both parties from denigrating the other in the presence of the children. The father provided an undertaking to comply with these orders.