Maurice & Barry

In the matter of *Maurice & Barry*, heard by Faulks DCJ, the dispute concerned parental responsibility for two children, L Barry and D Barry. The case was brought before the court for determination regarding the legal status of parental responsibility for these children.

The central legal issue before the court was to formally recognise and order parental responsibility for the children in favour of Ms Maurice and Ms Barry. This involved the court making a determination on who would hold legal responsibility for the upbringing and welfare of L Barry and D Barry.

The court, by consent of the parties, made orders recognising Ms Maurice and Ms Barry as having parental responsibility for L Barry and D Barry. Consequently, the matter was removed from the Pending Cases Inventory, signifying the resolution of the issue before the court.