Michaelson and Michaelson

In the matter of *Michaelson and Michaelson*, Carew J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting of two children, B and C. The dispute involved the living arrangements and parental responsibilities for the children.

The court was required to determine the primary caregiver for the children, the extent of parental responsibility to be held by each parent, and the nature and frequency of the father's time with the children. Additionally, the court considered the mother's ability to relocate the children's permanent residence and the communication arrangements between the father and the children.

By consent of the parties, the court ordered that the children B and C live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility. The father was granted time with the children as agreed between himself and B, and between himself and the mother in writing for C. The father was permitted to communicate via email and send gifts, with the mother to keep him informed of the children's contact details. The mother was granted liberty to relocate the children to the United Kingdom upon providing the father with thirty days' written notice. All previous parenting orders were discharged, and extant applications were dismissed. The orders included particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention, as well as information on support services.