MARTIN & CRAWLEY

In the matter of *Martin & Crawley*, heard by Coleman J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for two children, L Crawley and G Crawley. The court was required to determine the orders regarding parental responsibility, the children's living arrangements, and the time each parent would spend with the children.

The court's reasoning focused on establishing orders that would best serve the interests of the children. This involved making determinations about equal shared parental responsibility, the primary residence of the children, and the specific arrangements for time spent with each parent, including school holidays and weekends. The court also addressed the practicalities of communication and information sharing between the parents concerning the children's welfare and activities.

The orders made by the court stipulated equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The children were to live with the father, while the mother was to have specific periods of time with them during school holidays and on designated weekends during school terms. Further orders were made to facilitate communication between the children and the mother, including telephone contact and the provision of a Skype facility at the father's residence. Both parents were also ordered to keep each other informed of all matters relating to the children's education, residence, schooling, and extracurricular activities, with a minimum of seven days' advance notice for meetings or appointments.