Mayes & Denning

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Obradovic in relation to the child X. The proceedings involved an application to change the child's surname, which was ultimately dismissed.

The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child's living situation, parental responsibility, and time spent with each parent, including during school terms and holidays. Further issues included international travel arrangements for the child and the issuance of passports.

Judge Obradovic ordered that all previous interim parenting orders be discharged. The parties were granted equal shared parental responsibility for the child. The child was to live with the mother, and spend time with the father during school terms on a rotating weekly basis. Specific arrangements were detailed for school holidays, including a week-about system for Term 4 holidays and alternating arrangements for other terms depending on the year. The court also made detailed provisions for international travel, requiring six weeks' notice and comprehensive itinerary details. Provisions were also made for the issuance of new passports for the child and the father, and for both parents to be kept informed of medical emergencies and to attend school events. The application to change the child's surname was dismissed.