Mikonos and Perez

The matter of *Mikonos and Perez* concerned parenting orders for two children, No and H. The dispute before Loughnan JR involved the arrangements for the children's time with their father, parental responsibility, and where the children would live.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders regarding the children's time with the father, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the primary residence of the children. Additionally, the court considered the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer and the transfer of proceedings to a different registry.

Loughnan JR made orders for the children to spend five hours each Saturday and Sunday with their father in Melbourne, under supervision. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility, with an obligation to consult the father on significant medical, educational, or religious matters. The children were to live with the mother at all other times unless otherwise agreed. The court also requested the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer and ordered the transfer of proceedings to the Melbourne Registry, with a stay on this transfer for fourteen days. The father was also ordered to file a Response to the Application for Financial Orders and a Financial Statement within twenty-eight days.