Merrill and Merrill

In *Merrill and Merrill*, heard by Judge Scarlett, the dispute concerned the parenting arrangements for three children, X, Y, and Z. The orders made by the court detailed specific periods of time the children were to spend with their Applicant Father and Respondent Mother.

The court was required to determine the specific schedule for the children's time with each parent during the upcoming holiday period. This involved allocating time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the period immediately following, as well as defining the commencement and conclusion of these arrangements.

Judge Scarlett applied principles of family law to establish a practical and child-focused schedule. The reasoning involved allocating specific dates and times for each parent to have the children, ensuring a clear framework for their care. The orders stipulated that the Applicant Father was responsible for collecting and returning the children to the Mother’s residence at the commencement and conclusion of his allocated time. The orders were made until further order.